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High Country Lodge & Backpakers

3.5(447 reviews)

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Look for High Country Lodge & Backpakers in South Island for local business, at 23 MacKenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, Nueva Zelanda. The address places the motel in Twizel, a small town within reach of Christchurch and Queenstown.

The business operates as a motel, offering rooms for overnight stays rather than full hotel service. An average of 3.5 out of 5 from 447 reviews places it among the island's reviewed motels, and two photographs accompany the listing. Its website, http://www.highcountrylodge.co.nz/, carries further detail. Wanaka and Te Anau number among the nearby places on South Island.

First-time visitors should expect a motel trading from a fixed address on MacKenzie Drive in Twizel. Two photographs on the listing show the premises before a stay. The property runs as a motel rather than a lodge in the alpine sense, so its rooms suit travellers passing through the area.

New Zealand sits on the boundary of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates, so small earthquakes are common across the islands. Māori culture is central to national life, with marae, haka and the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840. Tūī, kererū and other native birds are common, and dolphins, fur seals and seabirds are seen around the coast. Fish and chips, meat pies and flat whites are everyday takeaway staples across New Zealand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Country Lodge & Backpakers known for?

High Country Lodge & Backpakers is a motel on South Island with two photos featured in its venue details. The property sits within Twizel, where fish and chips, meat pies and flat whites are everyday takeaway staples.

What kind of business is High Country Lodge & Backpakers?

High Country Lodge & Backpakers operates as a motel on South Island. Its website is http://www.highcountrylodge.co.nz/, where the property presents itself under the motel category.

Where is High Country Lodge & Backpakers located on South Island?

High Country Lodge & Backpakers is at 23 MacKenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, Nueva Zelanda. Twizel is a small inland town, and native birds such as tūī and kererū are common across the South Island.

How do visitors rate High Country Lodge & Backpakers?

High Country Lodge & Backpakers holds a rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 447 reviews. This motel on South Island is based at 23 MacKenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, Nueva Zelanda.

Is High Country Lodge & Backpakers easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on South Island?

High Country Lodge & Backpakers sits in Twizel, with Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura among the nearby places on South Island. Guests travelling from Wanaka can reach the motel by road, and small earthquakes are common because New Zealand sits on the boundary of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates.

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