Seasonal round

What riders rate best.

Climbs, stays, views, heritage and routes, ranked by the people who went there, and re-ranked every season.

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What Climbs Where to sleep Scenic views History & culture Recommended routes
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Auckland

  1. 1 1 Beachcomber Motel motel At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. 144 votes · 230 stayed
  2. 2 2 Howick Motor Lodge motel Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 113 votes · 165 stayed
  3. 3 3 Sunburst Reserve Self Contained camping camp site Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 93 votes · 134 stayed
  1. 4 Gulf Harbour Lodge hotel 76 votes · 96 stayed
  2. 5 Auckland Airport Kiwi Hotel hotel 63 votes · 84 stayed
  3. 6 Northcote Hotel hotel 52 votes · 71 stayed
  4. 7 Papakura Motor Lodge & Motel motel 41 votes · 55 stayed
  5. 8 Green Park Motel motel 36 votes · 62 stayed
  6. 9 Bridge House Lodge hotel 24 votes · 30 stayed
  7. 10 Travellers Inn Motel motel 23 votes · 43 stayed

Bay of Plenty

  1. 1 1 Parawai Lakeside Motel motel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 144 votes · 291 stayed
  2. 2 2 Ngahiramai Hut wilderness hut Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 117 votes · 211 stayed
  3. 3 3 Birchwood Spa Motel motel Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 96 votes · 183 stayed
  1. 4 Silver Sands Apartments guest house 79 votes · 96 stayed
  2. 5 Manganuku Campsite camp site 60 votes · 108 stayed
  3. 6 Mangatoatoa Hut wilderness hut 48 votes · 93 stayed
  4. 7 Okui Hut wilderness hut 42 votes · 71 stayed
  5. 8 Whakatane Hotel hotel 31 votes · 38 stayed
  6. 9 Fountain Court Motel motel 28 votes · 33 stayed
  7. 10 Manganuku Hut wilderness hut 23 votes · 32 stayed

Canterbury

  1. 1 1 East Hawdon Bivouac wilderness hut Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 143 votes · 266 stayed
  2. 2 2 Buscot Station hostel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 117 votes · 183 stayed
  3. 3 3 Clarkes Flat camp site Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 96 votes · 159 stayed
  1. 4 Youngman Stream Hut wilderness hut 76 votes · 151 stayed
  2. 5 Palmer Bivvy wilderness hut 62 votes · 99 stayed
  3. 6 Middle Gorge Hut wilderness hut 48 votes · 56 stayed
  4. 7 Half Moon Cottage hostel 41 votes · 72 stayed
  5. 8 Garden View Bed & breakfast guest house 35 votes · 71 stayed
  6. 9 Cedar Chalets motel 29 votes · 54 stayed
  7. 10 Inner City Pad hostel 22 votes · 26 stayed

Chatham Islands

  1. 1 1 Glory Cottage wilderness hut Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 143 votes · 245 stayed
  2. 2 2 Lakeview guest house Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 118 votes · 176 stayed
  3. 3 3 Travelers Rest guest house Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. 94 votes · 161 stayed
  1. 4 Henga Lodge chalet 77 votes · 117 stayed
  2. 5 BlackRobin Homestays guest house 64 votes · 118 stayed
  3. 6 Hotel Chathams hotel 51 votes · 93 stayed
  4. 7 Chatham Rise Motel motel 42 votes · 56 stayed
  5. 8 Flowerpot Bay Lodge guest house 35 votes · 69 stayed
  6. 9 Awarakau Lodge guest house 25 votes · 37 stayed
  7. 10 Taiko Camp camp site 24 votes · 31 stayed

Gisborne

  1. 1 1 Haurata Backpacker hostel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 140 votes · 182 stayed
  2. 2 2 Stranded in Paradise Backpackers hostel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. 118 votes · 185 stayed
  3. 3 3 Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel motel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 92 votes · 134 stayed
  1. 4 The Pirate Ship camp site 79 votes · 160 stayed
  2. 5 Te Araroa Camp Ground camp site 62 votes · 114 stayed
  3. 6 Ocean Beach Motor Lodge motel 52 votes · 66 stayed
  4. 7 Tudor Park Motel motel 44 votes · 84 stayed
  5. 8 Hikurangi Hut wilderness hut 33 votes · 53 stayed
  6. 9 Anaura Bay Campsite camp site 25 votes · 42 stayed
  7. 10 Macrocapa Heights guest house 21 votes · 40 stayed

Hawke's Bay

  1. 1 1 Waikare pub hotel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 143 votes · 219 stayed
  2. 2 2 Morere Hot Springs Lodge Cabins & Cottage guest house Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. 113 votes · 142 stayed
  3. 3 3 Sparrowhawk Bivouac wilderness hut Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 94 votes · 145 stayed
  1. 4 Quest Hastings hotel 74 votes · 127 stayed
  2. 5 Wallys Backpackers hostel 60 votes · 106 stayed
  3. 6 Vista Motor Lodge motel 52 votes · 71 stayed
  4. 7 Lawrence Campsite camp site 44 votes · 76 stayed
  5. 8 Mokau Landing Campsite camp site 31 votes · 51 stayed
  6. 9 Shutes Hut wilderness hut 25 votes · 31 stayed
  7. 10 The County Hotel hotel 19 votes · 30 stayed

Manawatū-Whanganui

  1. 1 1 Rangitikei Hut alpine hut Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 139 votes · 203 stayed
  2. 2 2 Siena Motor Lodge motel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 117 votes · 135 stayed
  3. 3 3 Pōuri Hut wilderness hut Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 95 votes · 134 stayed
  1. 4 Aspen Court Motel motel 79 votes · 99 stayed
  2. 5 Cross X Roads camp site 63 votes · 115 stayed
  3. 6 Camper van parking and dump station camp site 49 votes · 72 stayed
  4. 7 Snowman Lodge And Spa hotel 43 votes · 87 stayed
  5. 8 Bluebell Motel motel 35 votes · 60 stayed
  6. 9 Bedz on King Bed and Breakfast guest house 25 votes · 37 stayed
  7. 10 Chancellor Motor Lodge motel 24 votes · 36 stayed

Marlborough

  1. 1 1 Waimaru Campsite camp site At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. 140 votes · 165 stayed
  2. 2 2 Picton Tasman Holiday Parks camp site Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 114 votes · 211 stayed
  3. 3 3 Admirals Lodge motel Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 97 votes · 198 stayed
  1. 4 Moetapu Bay Campsite camp site 79 votes · 122 stayed
  2. 5 No Road Inn hotel 62 votes · 82 stayed
  3. 6 Blenheim Palms Motel motel 53 votes · 73 stayed
  4. 7 Pig Whare Hut (private) wilderness hut 43 votes · 78 stayed
  5. 8 Bay of Many Coves Resort hotel 36 votes · 42 stayed
  6. 9 Mill Arm Campsite camp site 24 votes · 32 stayed
  7. 10 Gateway Motel motel 20 votes · 37 stayed

Nelson

  1. 1 1 Beachside Villas Motel motel Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 142 votes · 273 stayed
  2. 2 2 The Inn Between hotel Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 114 votes · 222 stayed
  3. 3 3 Amber House guest house Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 95 votes · 149 stayed
  1. 4 Balmoral Motel motel 74 votes · 95 stayed
  2. 5 The Sails hotel 61 votes · 87 stayed
  3. 6 The Hotel Nelson hotel 52 votes · 85 stayed
  4. 7 Courtesy Court Motel motel 44 votes · 88 stayed
  5. 8 Post Boy Hotel hotel 35 votes · 44 stayed
  6. 9 Amber Court Motel motel 25 votes · 47 stayed
  7. 10 Grand Mercure hotel 20 votes · 38 stayed

Northland

  1. 1 1 Okaihau Rail Stay camp site Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 144 votes · 279 stayed
  2. 2 2 Orchard Motel motel Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 117 votes · 172 stayed
  3. 3 3 Dolphin Villa guest house Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. 97 votes · 151 stayed
  1. 4 Te Ara Roa Walkers Camp camp site 78 votes · 106 stayed
  2. 5 Copthorne motel 60 votes · 88 stayed
  3. 6 Casa Bella Motel motel 52 votes · 63 stayed
  4. 7 Puketotara Lodge guest house 43 votes · 87 stayed
  5. 8 Cypress Court Motel motel 31 votes · 54 stayed
  6. 9 Aloha Seaview Resort motel 29 votes · 42 stayed
  7. 10 The Travellers Hut camp site 20 votes · 27 stayed

Otago

  1. 1 1 Stone hut alpine hut Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 141 votes · 202 stayed
  2. 2 2 Miners Hut alpine hut Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 118 votes · 143 stayed
  3. 3 3 Outlet Camp Wānaka camp site Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 93 votes · 155 stayed
  1. 4 Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite camp site 77 votes · 108 stayed
  2. 5 Scenic Hotel Dunedin City hotel 64 votes · 117 stayed
  3. 6 Novotel Queenstown Lakeside hotel 51 votes · 79 stayed
  4. 7 Hotel-Motel Taieri hotel 44 votes · 57 stayed
  5. 8 Colonial Village Motel motel 34 votes · 46 stayed
  6. 9 Riversong B&B hotel 27 votes · 53 stayed
  7. 10 Outram Hotel hotel 23 votes · 42 stayed

Southland

  1. 1 1 Birchwood Manor motel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 141 votes · 188 stayed
  2. 2 2 Invercargill Top 10 Holiday Park camp site Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. 116 votes · 179 stayed
  3. 3 3 Norm's Place guest house Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 93 votes · 164 stayed
  1. 4 Clark Hut wilderness hut 76 votes · 106 stayed
  2. 5 Luxmore Hut Wild Camping camp site 61 votes · 117 stayed
  3. 6 Homestead Villa Motel motel 51 votes · 65 stayed
  4. 7 derelict hut alpine hut 42 votes · 84 stayed
  5. 8 Clark Hut - A frame wilderness hut 36 votes · 46 stayed
  6. 9 Lakefront Lodge motel 28 votes · 49 stayed
  7. 10 Curio Bay Seaside Accomodation chalet 21 votes · 25 stayed

Taranaki

  1. 1 1 Amity Court Motel motel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 140 votes · 223 stayed
  2. 2 2 Douglas Farm Cottage guest house Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 118 votes · 217 stayed
  3. 3 3 299 Motel motel Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 97 votes · 123 stayed
  1. 4 The Waterfront Hotel hotel 79 votes · 145 stayed
  2. 5 Rembrandt Motel motel 60 votes · 98 stayed
  3. 6 Waitoetoe Campsite camp site 51 votes · 95 stayed
  4. 7 Albion Hotel hotel 39 votes · 69 stayed
  5. 8 White Hart Hotel hotel 31 votes · 42 stayed
  6. 9 Antonio Mews Motel motel 26 votes · 32 stayed
  7. 10 Abode on Courtenay Motor Inn motel 20 votes · 26 stayed

Tasman

  1. 1 1 Downie Hut wilderness hut Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. 140 votes · 241 stayed
  2. 2 2 Adventure Inn Marahau guest house Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 117 votes · 205 stayed
  3. 3 3 Riverside Hostel hostel At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 97 votes · 146 stayed
  1. 4 Tinline Campsite camp site 74 votes · 90 stayed
  2. 5 Abel Tasman Motel motel 64 votes · 95 stayed
  3. 6 freedom camping area camp site 50 votes · 59 stayed
  4. 7 The Barn camp site 39 votes · 45 stayed
  5. 8 Blue Lake Hut wilderness hut 36 votes · 67 stayed
  6. 9 Anchorage Hut wilderness hut 26 votes · 42 stayed
  7. 10 Bark Bay Campsite camp site 20 votes · 31 stayed

Waikato

  1. 1 1 Turangi Leisure Lodge motel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 144 votes · 225 stayed
  2. 2 2 Anglers Paradise motel Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 113 votes · 168 stayed
  3. 3 3 Arrow Lodge Motel motel Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 96 votes · 195 stayed
  1. 4 Mangakino Hotel hotel 79 votes · 114 stayed
  2. 5 Riverside Lodge guest house 64 votes · 108 stayed
  3. 6 Lake Front Accommodation guest house 52 votes · 96 stayed
  4. 7 Ascot Motor Inn motel 40 votes · 47 stayed
  5. 8 The Essex Arms motel 35 votes · 51 stayed
  6. 9 Global Backpackers hostel 28 votes · 42 stayed
  7. 10 Sails Motor Inn motel 23 votes · 38 stayed

Wellington

  1. 1 1 James Cook Hotel hotel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 140 votes · 269 stayed
  2. 2 2 83 By The Sea MotorLodge motel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 118 votes · 205 stayed
  3. 3 3 Bristol Motel motel Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 96 votes · 127 stayed
  1. 4 Cow Creek Hut wilderness hut 76 votes · 143 stayed
  2. 5 The Pipes camp site 63 votes · 93 stayed
  3. 6 The Mermaid Guesthouse for Women hostel 51 votes · 94 stayed
  4. 7 Ōtaki Forks Campsite camp site 43 votes · 55 stayed
  5. 8 The Hawk's Inn Motel motel 33 votes · 64 stayed
  6. 9 Parawai Lodge wilderness hut 24 votes · 37 stayed
  7. 10 Ngatiawa River Monastery camp site 19 votes · 24 stayed

West Coast

  1. 1 1 Kiwi Hut wilderness hut · 340 m Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 141 votes · 243 stayed
  2. 2 2 Rata Lodge hostel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 115 votes · 164 stayed
  3. 3 3 Gillespies Beach Campsite camp site Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 95 votes · 178 stayed
  1. 4 Nelson Creek camp site 77 votes · 105 stayed
  2. 5 Blackadder Rest wilderness hut 62 votes · 113 stayed
  3. 6 Castle Rocks Hut wilderness hut 50 votes · 73 stayed
  4. 7 Fox Glacier Lodge motel 41 votes · 81 stayed
  5. 8 Pell Stream Hut wilderness hut 32 votes · 52 stayed
  6. 9 Rosewood bed & breakfast guest house 26 votes · 51 stayed
  7. 10 Admire Franz Josef B&B guest house 20 votes · 25 stayed