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Dunedin has a full range of accommodations, from modest hostels to luxury hotels, while Invercargill has more motels than anything else. Local motels generally provide clean rooms with kitchens and TVs. Stewart Island lodging options include camping, hostels, rental houses, hotels, motels, and boutique B&Bs. Throughout the region air-conditioning is a rarity, but given the temperate climate, this isn't a problem. Heating, on the other hand, is standard in most places.
It's a good idea to make reservations, especially in summer. In Dunedin, rooms can be scarce around special events, such as graduation ceremonies and high-profile rugby games.
If you're traveling to Invercargill via the Southern Scenic Route, these four lovely, modern self-catering cottages keep both coziness and conservation in mind, making a perfect rest stop before you get to the city. Guests concerned about sustainability will appreciate the various initiatives in place on the property, from heat pumps to the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products and toiletries. Mohua Park is located between Papatowai and Owaka.
