Rally Accommodation

Southern World New Zealand are proud to be appointed the official accommodation providers for the epay 2012 Silver Fern Rally.

For teams the time to book is now, space in some of the smaller towns is very limited so securing your accommodation early leaves you free to concentrate on other aspects of your participation. 

22 May update: 

Bookings are coming in thick and fast and accommodation is quickly running out.  If you have not yet done so please contact us soon to ensure your team is taken care of.  


Bookings

Please contact us today to arrange all your accommodation. We can save you a lot of time and effort by being a one stop shop for all your needs.

To assist us with your requirements please advise the following at the time of your request:

  • Total number of persons
  • Style of accommodation you prefer 
  • Number of rooms needed or make up of bedding configurations
  • Dates - for the first and last stay's - especially if you intend to arrive early or stay on longer. 
  • Please let us know if you are a team, official or supporter. 

Email in the first instance:  John Coutts - jcoutts@southernworld.com 


The following is a brief overview of each overnight stop. 
 
Auckland City (Botany Town Centre) 

The rally location of Botany Town Centre is in the far east of Auckland, about 20k's from downtown or 20K's from the Airport.  Accommodation in the immediate area is limited to small Motels but there is a good hotel located only 7K's from Botany. 

Rotorua

The famous thermal town has a wide range of accommodation options so will suit all team budgets. November is a busy month as it is peak time for tourists but the town is large enough to still absorb the rally event without to much trouble. 

Gisborne

The Eastern most city in New Zealand and thus one of the first cities in the world to see the new day. Not a large place so mostly motel style accommodation here. 

Napier

Famous for Art Deco architecture and wine Napier is a delightful little coastal town.  Very popular on the tourist trail and accommodation does run scarce during the summer months. 

Feilding

A lovely rural town typical of many small country service towns in New Zealand.  Very limited accommodation options here, most teams will likely need to stay in nearby Palmerston North just 18K's away. 

Ohakune

A ski resort town in the winter and sleepy tourist town in the summer.  Located near the dramatic Tongariro National Park.  Mostly B&B and Motel accommodation here. 

Taupo 

Situated beside the largest lake in New Zealand, Taupo is a popular stop for for sports events including the annual international Iron Man.  A good range of hotels and motels on offer here. 

Hamilton

The largest inland city in New Zealand and surrounded by the green pastures of productive Waikato dairy farms.  The usual array of hotels, motels and B&B's on offer. 

Rallying might be your primary focus but the route the organisers have laid out for you this year is pretty spectacular, taking in some of New Zealands most amazing scenery.   

Car, Truck & Motorhome's  

We have good competitive rates with several rental car and motorhome companies so can assist with booking these for you. 
We are also happy to assist with truck or van rental if required. 

New Zealand Accommodation styles/options: 

Hotels

Larger establishments with a range of standards. All have their own Restaurant, bar, guest laundry and some offer gym, swimming pool and business centre.
In Auckland, Rotorua and Taupo we can offer a range of standards from 2 star to 4 star. In other stops the Hotels are mostly 3 star.  Feilding being a very small rural town we only have Motels on offer.

Apartments

Generally newer and of a higher standard than Motels.  Most offer 2 or 3 bedroom options with 2 bathrooms, full cooking facilities and in room laundry.   We have apartment options available in Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, Taupo and Rotorua. 

Motels

Smaller, generally owner operated establishments.  Most Motels have only 6 - 12 rooms on offer so booking early is essential if you have a larger team.  Motels have a range of styles from studios up to 2 bedrooms, sleeping 2 - 6 persons.  Most motel rooms have simple cooking facilities.  Motels rarely have their own restaurant or bar and they tend to be located in the outer suburbs of towns. 
Parking at most is outdoors, often right outside or close to your room.  Motels are available at all rally overnight stops. 

Holiday Parks

For those with Motorhomes or on a tight budget campgrounds/holiday parks could be the answer. These are available at most overnight stops. 

Motorhome/RV

Accommodation and transport all in one. 


Rally HQ Hotels & Parc Ferme.

This information will have come to you via the organising committee.  In many cases the Parc Ferme and accommodation are very close together.  Only in the larger towns will your team need to stay further away.  Rally HQ Hotel accommodation for teams will be available after May 31st when all officials who need to stay at the HQ hotels are confirmed. 

 

Costs

A huge range of prices but the following is a general guide:

Motel studio’s: NZ$120.00 - NZ$150.00 a night (up to 2 persons)
Motel 2 bedrooms: NZ$200.00 - NZ$300.00 a night (up to 4 persons)

Apartment, 2 bedrooms: NZ$250.00 - NZ$350.00 a night (up to 4 persons)
Apartment, 3 bedrooms: NZ$350.00 - NZ$500.00 a night (up to 6 persons)

Hotels: NZ$150.00 - NZ$300.00 a night (up to 2 persons)


Pre & Post Rally Touring

We would be more than happy to assist any team or persons looking to extend their time in New Zealand. We can create a short or long tour of just the South Island or both North and South islands to suit your time and budget.