Backpacker lodges, hostels and budget hotels for budget conscious travellers. Hostels in New Zealand offer a range of budget accommodation options from shared dormitories to double rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Kitchens and social areas are usually shared and provide opportunities to meet other travellers. Backpackers and youth hostels are great for backpacking holidays and gap year travel in New Zealand.

The Southland region includes Invercargill, Bluff, Stewart Island, Riverton, Gore, Mataura, The Catlins, Winton, Tuatapere and the Sub Antarctic Islands.

Rugby World Cup 2011 – Southland plays an important role in the RWC tournament. Invercargill is hosting 3 pool games at Rugby Park Stadium. Teams from Romania, Scotland, Argentina and Georgia will be based in Invercargill during September and training at local rugby venues.

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