The Hurunui Hotel, Hurunui

This hotel holds the longest continuous liquor licence in New Zealand. The hotel feels as if it has seen it all, and definitely for a long time.

We stayed the night upstairs in one of the bedrooms, typical old-style with shared bathroom, but perfectly comfortable. Dinner at the pub downstairs was excellent pub fare. Worth a stop on the way through, although on a very busy road.

The Victoria Railway Hotel of Invercargill

This stunning hotel was built in 1896 and is is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the Invercargill area that is still being used for its original purpose. The whole building has been restored, complete with dining room for guests. We enjoyed our dinner and a very comfortable night's sleep.

South Sea Hotel, Stewart Island

Right on the waterfront in Oban, this hotel commands everyone's attention when arriving on the ferry. Originally built as a boarding house, it was converted to a hotel in the 1960's. The food is excellent, the best place to eat on Stewart Island.