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
Season Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Auckland

  1. 1 1 Waves Motel motel At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 172 votes · 229 stayed
  2. 2 2 Pinehaven Lodge motel Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. 143 votes · 222 stayed
  3. 3 3 Sunburst Reserve Self Contained camping camp site Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. 112 votes · 158 stayed
  1. 4 Shoal Bay Lodge guest house 91 votes · 155 stayed
  2. 5 Ōpanuku Campsite camp site 79 votes · 124 stayed
  3. 6 Cotlands Lodge motel 60 votes · 99 stayed
  4. 7 Manor Inn Motel motel 52 votes · 60 stayed
  5. 8 Cedar Park Motor Lodge motel 43 votes · 84 stayed
  6. 9 Brookfield Bed and Breakfast hotel 33 votes · 53 stayed
  7. 10 Howick Motor Lodge motel 25 votes · 51 stayed

Bay of Plenty

  1. 1 1 New Castle Motor Lodge motel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 171 votes · 214 stayed
  2. 2 2 Hot Water Beach Campsite camp site Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 139 votes · 245 stayed
  3. 3 3 Strand Motel motel Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 117 votes · 170 stayed
  1. 4 Bay Palm Motel motel 93 votes · 173 stayed
  2. 5 Leisure Inn motel 77 votes · 153 stayed
  3. 6 Union Victoria Motel motel 62 votes · 80 stayed
  4. 7 Jack & Dis Lakefront Resort Motel motel 51 votes · 83 stayed
  5. 8 Arawa Park Hotel hotel 40 votes · 61 stayed
  6. 9 Okahu Road campsite camp site 35 votes · 50 stayed
  7. 10 Capri Court Motel motel 25 votes · 34 stayed

Canterbury

  1. 1 1 Kowhai Flat camp site At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 173 votes · 253 stayed
  2. 2 2 Murphys Bivvy wilderness hut Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 143 votes · 197 stayed
  3. 3 3 The Grosvenor Hotel hotel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. 117 votes · 218 stayed
  1. 4 Lake Alexandrina camp site 91 votes · 160 stayed
  2. 5 Lake Guyon Hut wilderness hut 76 votes · 124 stayed
  3. 6 Townhouse Motel motel 63 votes · 113 stayed
  4. 7 Bella Vista Motel motel 50 votes · 80 stayed
  5. 8 Forbes Bivouac wilderness hut 41 votes · 55 stayed
  6. 9 Clear Ridge Apartments motel 35 votes · 59 stayed
  7. 10 Dubious Bivvy wilderness hut 29 votes · 46 stayed

Chatham Islands

  1. 1 1 Awarakau Lodge guest house Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 171 votes · 289 stayed
  2. 2 2 Glory Cottage wilderness hut Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 139 votes · 281 stayed
  3. 3 3 BlackRobin Homestays guest house Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 117 votes · 176 stayed
  1. 4 Lakeview guest house 91 votes · 118 stayed
  2. 5 Travelers Rest guest house 75 votes · 99 stayed
  3. 6 Chatham Rise Motel motel 64 votes · 119 stayed
  4. 7 Flowerpot Bay Lodge guest house 51 votes · 86 stayed
  5. 8 Henga Lodge chalet 38 votes · 65 stayed
  6. 9 Taiko Camp camp site 35 votes · 65 stayed
  7. 10 Hotel Chathams hotel 26 votes · 38 stayed

Gisborne

  1. 1 1 The Pirate Ship camp site Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 173 votes · 199 stayed
  2. 2 2 Te Araroa Camp Ground camp site Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 139 votes · 218 stayed
  3. 3 3 Tolaga Bay Holiday Park camp site At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 116 votes · 191 stayed
  1. 4 Captain Cook Motor Lodge motel 96 votes · 122 stayed
  2. 5 Waikanae Beach Motel motel 77 votes · 94 stayed
  3. 6 The Blue Marlin Cabins motel 63 votes · 80 stayed
  4. 7 Portside Hotel hotel 51 votes · 60 stayed
  5. 8 Stranded in Paradise Backpackers hostel 42 votes · 63 stayed
  6. 9 White Heron Motor Lodge motel 31 votes · 55 stayed
  7. 10 Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH hostel 27 votes · 33 stayed

Hawke's Bay

  1. 1 1 Willow Lodge guest house Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 169 votes · 260 stayed
  2. 2 2 Riverside Motor Camp camp site Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 139 votes · 163 stayed
  3. 3 3 Tuki Tuki Motel motel Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 117 votes · 142 stayed
  1. 4 Apple Motor Inn motel 91 votes · 177 stayed
  2. 5 Dianes Hut wilderness hut 79 votes · 96 stayed
  3. 6 Waimarama Holiday Park camp site 63 votes · 108 stayed
  4. 7 Navigate Seaside Hotel hotel 51 votes · 71 stayed
  5. 8 Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite camp site 38 votes · 62 stayed
  6. 9 Napier Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park camp site 32 votes · 55 stayed
  7. 10 Sunset Court Motel motel 29 votes · 54 stayed

Manawatū-Whanganui

  1. 1 1 Aspree Motor Inn motel Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 171 votes · 270 stayed
  2. 2 2 Fitzherbert Castle Motel motel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. 140 votes · 230 stayed
  3. 3 3 Ambassador Motel motel Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. 114 votes · 179 stayed
  1. 4 Powderhorn Chateau hotel 96 votes · 172 stayed
  2. 5 Alpine Chalets chalet 79 votes · 140 stayed
  3. 6 Whangamomona Camping Ground camp site 62 votes · 108 stayed
  4. 7 Mangahao-Makahika Track Start camp site 48 votes · 89 stayed
  5. 8 Camp Epic camp site 40 votes · 53 stayed
  6. 9 Duddings Lake Holiday Park camp site 34 votes · 39 stayed
  7. 10 Fiesta Court Motel motel 25 votes · 44 stayed

Marlborough

  1. 1 1 Penk Hut wilderness hut Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 174 votes · 221 stayed
  2. 2 2 Alexanders Holiday Park camp site Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 143 votes · 210 stayed
  3. 3 3 Furneaux Lodge hotel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. 113 votes · 130 stayed
  1. 4 Carters Yards Hut wilderness hut 95 votes · 179 stayed
  2. 5 Central Lodge hostel 78 votes · 133 stayed
  3. 6 Camp Bay Campsite camp site 64 votes · 92 stayed
  4. 7 Beehive Hut wilderness hut 49 votes · 84 stayed
  5. 8 Lost Stream Bivouac wilderness hut 41 votes · 63 stayed
  6. 9 Tombstone Backpackers hostel 35 votes · 48 stayed
  7. 10 Cannibal Cove Campsite camp site 24 votes · 39 stayed

Nelson

  1. 1 1 Honeysuckle House Backpackers hostel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 169 votes · 336 stayed
  2. 2 2 Palazzo 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. 140 votes · 172 stayed
  3. 3 3 Dun Shelter wilderness hut Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 112 votes · 141 stayed
  1. 4 Grand Mercure hotel 95 votes · 126 stayed
  2. 5 The Royal Hotel hostel 79 votes · 112 stayed
  3. 6 Castles Motel motel 60 votes · 86 stayed
  4. 7 Te Puna Wai Lodge hotel 53 votes · 67 stayed
  5. 8 Oaktree House chalet 39 votes · 74 stayed
  6. 9 Abelia Motor Lodge motel 31 votes · 55 stayed
  7. 10 Villa At Tahunanui guest house 27 votes · 51 stayed

Northland

  1. 1 1 The Captain's Motel motel Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 169 votes · 314 stayed
  2. 2 2 Kerikeri Court motel Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 142 votes · 274 stayed
  3. 3 3 YHA Ahipara hotel At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 114 votes · 227 stayed
  1. 4 Outrigger Motel hotel 96 votes · 182 stayed
  2. 5 Awakino Point Motel motel 74 votes · 149 stayed
  3. 6 Haruru Falls Resort hotel 65 votes · 104 stayed
  4. 7 Commodores Lodge hotel 50 votes · 75 stayed
  5. 8 Waterfront Motel motel 43 votes · 77 stayed
  6. 9 Central Cottages guest house 36 votes · 64 stayed
  7. 10 The Kumara Box Camping and Museum camp site 25 votes · 42 stayed

Otago

  1. 1 1 Meg Hut wilderness hut At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 171 votes · 243 stayed
  2. 2 2 The Commercial hostel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 138 votes · 159 stayed
  3. 3 3 Queenstown Gateway Apartments hotel At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 116 votes · 201 stayed
  1. 4 Southern Laughter Backpackers hostel 94 votes · 183 stayed
  2. 5 Stone hut alpine hut 77 votes · 114 stayed
  3. 6 Rydges Lakeland Resort hotel 65 votes · 84 stayed
  4. 7 Kinloch Wilderness Retreat hotel 48 votes · 85 stayed
  5. 8 Outlet Camp Wānaka camp site 40 votes · 50 stayed
  6. 9 Free campground camp site 36 votes · 45 stayed
  7. 10 Makarora Camping camp site 26 votes · 40 stayed

Southland

  1. 1 1 Possum Lodge hostel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. 171 votes · 272 stayed
  2. 2 2 Lake Hankinson Hut wilderness hut At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 140 votes · 203 stayed
  3. 3 3 DoC Hut (No Public Access) wilderness hut Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. 115 votes · 156 stayed
  1. 4 Preservation Lodge hotel 94 votes · 132 stayed
  2. 5 Martins Bay Lodge hostel 78 votes · 110 stayed
  3. 6 Astelia Biv wilderness hut 65 votes · 87 stayed
  4. 7 Smoky Hunters Hut wilderness hut 52 votes · 61 stayed
  5. 8 George Sound Hut wilderness hut 41 votes · 77 stayed
  6. 9 Paul's Backpacker Homestay hostel 35 votes · 63 stayed
  7. 10 DoC Hut (No public access) alpine hut 24 votes · 40 stayed

Taranaki

  1. 1 1 Railway Hotel hotel At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 169 votes · 247 stayed
  2. 2 2 Copthorne Hotel Grand Central hotel Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 139 votes · 160 stayed
  3. 3 3 Waiweranui Trust Hut wilderness hut Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. 113 votes · 180 stayed
  1. 4 Ashleigh Lodge motel 95 votes · 136 stayed
  2. 5 Waitara Marine Park Motor Camp camp site 75 votes · 143 stayed
  3. 6 Volcanoview Campsite camp site 65 votes · 87 stayed
  4. 7 Flamingo motel 52 votes · 62 stayed
  5. 8 Hawera Central Motor Lodge motel 38 votes · 74 stayed
  6. 9 Broadway Lodge Motel motel 36 votes · 60 stayed
  7. 10 Fitzroy Beach Motel motel 25 votes · 40 stayed

Tasman

  1. 1 1 Kanuka Ridge Lodge hostel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 171 votes · 282 stayed
  2. 2 2 Cobb River Campsite camp site Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 142 votes · 277 stayed
  3. 3 3 Awaroa Glamping camp site Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. 115 votes · 140 stayed
  1. 4 Mid Wairoa Hut wilderness hut · 370 m 96 votes · 115 stayed
  2. 5 Ocean view chalets hotel 78 votes · 133 stayed
  3. 6 Marble Hills camp site 65 votes · 78 stayed
  4. 7 Angelus Hut wilderness hut · 1640 m 49 votes · 75 stayed
  5. 8 Queen Street Holiday Park camp site 39 votes · 59 stayed
  6. 9 Mataki Motel motel 31 votes · 57 stayed
  7. 10 Anchorage Campsite camp site 27 votes · 52 stayed

Waikato

  1. 1 1 Papa Aroha Holiday Park camp site Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 169 votes · 213 stayed
  2. 2 2 Palm Court Motel motel Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa. 141 votes · 279 stayed
  3. 3 3 Lakeland House guest house Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. 116 votes · 212 stayed
  1. 4 Otauto Bay Farm Camp camp site 91 votes · 147 stayed
  2. 5 Brooklyn Motor Lodge motel 75 votes · 134 stayed
  3. 6 Repeater Campground camp site 65 votes · 120 stayed
  4. 7 Chelmswood Motel motel 49 votes · 70 stayed
  5. 8 Putaruru Kea Motel & Holiday Park motel 41 votes · 48 stayed
  6. 9 Lakefront Motor Lodge motel 35 votes · 66 stayed
  7. 10 Ulster Lodge Motel motel 27 votes · 48 stayed

Wellington

  1. 1 1 Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel hotel Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 170 votes · 245 stayed
  2. 2 2 Maple Lodge Backpackers hostel Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. 139 votes · 174 stayed
  3. 3 3 C-Block guest house Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. 114 votes · 161 stayed
  1. 4 Nomads Capital Hostel Wellington hostel 93 votes · 161 stayed
  2. 5 Turere Lodge wilderness hut 75 votes · 103 stayed
  3. 6 A-Block guest house 60 votes · 122 stayed
  4. 7 Smith Creek Shelter wilderness hut 48 votes · 85 stayed
  5. 8 Mangatarere Lodge guest house 43 votes · 62 stayed
  6. 9 Coast Road Cabin wilderness hut 31 votes · 52 stayed
  7. 10 Victoria Court Motor Lodge motel 26 votes · 38 stayed

West Coast

  1. 1 1 Poet Hut wilderness hut · 455 m At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. 171 votes · 233 stayed
  2. 2 2 Te Nikau Retreat + YHA hostel At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 142 votes · 196 stayed
  3. 3 3 Rosewood bed & breakfast guest house Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus. 115 votes · 204 stayed
  1. 4 Top Butler Hut wilderness hut 92 votes · 176 stayed
  2. 5 Wildside Backpackers hostel 76 votes · 116 stayed
  3. 6 Frew Saddle Bivouac wilderness hut 62 votes · 110 stayed
  4. 7 Seaview Lodge camp site 51 votes · 104 stayed
  5. 8 Blackadder Rest wilderness hut 39 votes · 61 stayed
  6. 9 River Cottage chalet 34 votes · 45 stayed
  7. 10 The Last Resort motel 24 votes · 41 stayed