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YHA Dunedin
 

Address Details

Host: Julia Stainburn
71 Stafford Street,
Dunedin


+64 3 474 1919

+64 3 479 2165
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Rooms & Rates
Single
Twin
Double
Shared

Number of beds: 62

Beds from: NZ$24
Rooms from: NZ$53

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Operating Hours
Reception Hours: 7.30am-8.30pm
Check in time: 2pm
Check out time: 10am
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Guest Services & Facilities
Closest food shop 700m 700m City/Town Centre 500m 500m Internet access at Hostel TV room in Hostel Common room in Hostel Self catering Luggage storage at Hostel Lockers available at Hostel Laundry Facilities Library Exchange Car Parking Bicycle storage at Hostel BBQ

YHA Dunedin, Stafford Gables

The YHA Dunedin, Stafford Gables hostel is a historic property offering budget accommodation that is charming, spacious and full of character.  The hostel has a variety of both shared and private rooms, including some with balconies. The roof-top garden offers city and harbour views, and is a great place to look at the stars and enjoy the morning sunrise.

YHA Dunedin, Stafford Gables is a wonderful place to come home to after exploring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Spend your evening enjoying a DVD/Video from the extensive library, cooking in one of the two fully-equipped kitchens, or simply reading a good book by a warm fireplace.  The hostel also offers high-speed internet access and a broad range of board games for use during your stay.

The friendly and experienced hostel staff will offer advice on how to make the most of your adventures in Dunedin and around the Otago Region.  They will provide you with free maps and directions for a self-guided walking tour around Dunedin city. 

The recycling and sustainability efforts are extensive throughout this Dunedin hostel, and each guest is encouraged to do their part for the environment during their stay and while travelling around New Zealand.

“YHA Dunedin Stafford Gables is a characterful YHA in a large, 1902 homestead ten minutes' walk from the Octagon. A real warren of a place, but well cared for and with tasteful decor. The best bit is the roof garden with excellent views over the city.” - The Rough Guide to New Zealand

Special features at YHA Dunedin that backpackers love:

  • An historic property with modern facilities right in the heart of Dunedin - a short walk to the Octagon
  • World class views from the roof-top garden
  • Large DVD/Video library to enjoy during your stay
  • High-speed internet access and a broad range of board games
  • Two fully-equipped kitchens with free herbs, spices and cooking oil

About Dunedin

Dunedin is often called the Edinburgh of the South, due to its street names, attractive 19th century architecture, culture scene and many cafes and pubs. Dunedin city is home to Otago University, the oldest university in New Zealand and its bustling student population is part of the reason why Dunedin has such a lively arts and fashion scene. There are many interesting walks around the university and city, through the Dunedin Botanical Gardens, along the Green Belt and up Baldwin Street - the world’s steepest street.

Dunedin is located at the head of the beautiful Otago Harbour on the Otago Peninsula. Many day trips can be taken along the Otago Peninsula where you can visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle or view the many types of wildlife, including seals, sea-lions, yellow-eyed penguins and the awe-inspiring albatrosses. Taiaroa Head, at the end of the Otago Peninsula, is the only place in the world where albatross nest on the mainland.

Dunedin’s top attractions include the Cadbury Chocolate Factory, the Speights Brewery, the world class Dunedin Art Gallery, and for those interested in Dunedin’s gold mining history, a visit to the Otago Settlers’ Museum is a must.  For the more adventurous traveller why not go mountain biking on any one of the 17 tracks and trails around Dunedin city or take a day trip on the unique Taieri Gorge railway from Dunedin’s famous Railway Station. Dunedin is one of the most historic and interesting cities in New Zealand.

Top activities to do while backpacking in Dunedin

  • Take a wildlife tour on the beautiful Otago Peninsula where you’ll see lots of animal activity, and learn about important conservation projects around the Yellow-eyed Penguin, the Royal Albatross, sea lions and the New Zealand Fur Seal.
  • Taste wonderful treats at the Cadbury Chocolate Factory and sample the fermented hops at the famous Speights Brewery.
  • Visit New Zealand’s only castle - Larnach Castle - on the Otago Peninsula with spectacular views over the Otago Harbour and a beautiful country garden.
  • Explore Dunedin culture centers, including the important collection at the Dunedin Art Gallery, the fascinating history on display at the Otago Settler’s Museum and the gorgeous architecture of the Dunedin Railway Station.
  • Shop the wonderful Dunedin fashion boutiques stocked with locally designed clothes and accessories, or simply hang out in one of Dunedin’s many great pubs or cafes.

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How to get there...
Details
Car
Turn up Stafford Street from Princes Street.
Bus/Shuttle
Magic, Atomic, Bottom Bus, Catlins Coaster Stray, Coastline tours all drop off and pick up at hostel. Intercity 1.5km.
Plane
Airport 25km to hostel.
Train
1km. 15 minute walk to hostel.
Ferry

Here's a taster of what's going on in this region, for a full list of events check out Event Finder

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Dunedin
On Vacation: A History of Holidaying in Southern New Zealand

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Dunedin
Built to Last: Engineering in Otago

Monday, 01 February 2010 - Monday, 01 February 2010, Dunedin City Library
Louise Thompson Parker & Judy Ringland Stewart: Pottery

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 - Wednesday, 10 February 2010, Regent Theatre
The Seven Irish Tenors

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 - Wednesday, 10 February 2010, Chicks Hotel
The Twitch "Time For Change" Album Release Tour

Saturday, 12 December 2009 - Saturday, 12 December 2009, Otago Museum
Dinosaur Eggs and Babies

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Otago Museum
Charles Darwin: Evolutionary Thinking

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Otago Museum
First Flight: Daily Butterfly Release

Saturday, 30 January 2010 - Saturday, 30 January 2010, Milford Galleries Dunedin
Elizabeth Rees 'In Motion' (2009)

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Milford Galleries Dunedin
John Edgar - Array

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Blue Oyster Art Project Space
Blue Oyster Gallery: Grad Show

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Tom Kreisler

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Beloved: Works from the Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Cho Duck Hyun - Dark Water: The Antipodes Project

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Bill Culbert and Ralph Hotere: P.R.O.P

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 - Wednesday, 10 February 2010, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Get with the Programme: Adventures in Youth Programming

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 - Wednesday, 10 February 2010, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Free guided tours of Beloved: Works from the Dunedin

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - Wednesday, 27 January 2010, Otago Settlers Museum
Square & Compasses: Freemasonry in New Zealand

Thursday, 11 February 2010 - Friday, 12 February 2010, 12 Below
Sacha Vee - Debut EP Release

Friday, 12 February 2010 - Friday, 12 February 2010, The Captain Cook Tavern
Legends Rock The Cook!

Friday, 12 February 2010 - Friday, 12 February 2010, Brett McDowell Gallery
Martin Thompson - Five New Works

Saturday, 13 February 2010 - Saturday, 13 February 2010, The Octagon
Thieves Alley Market Day in Dunedin

Saturday, 13 February 2010 - Saturday, 13 February 2010, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Cao Fei: Utopia

Saturday, 13 February 2010 - Saturday, 13 February 2010, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Madeleine Child: Sweet As

Saturday, 13 February 2010 - Saturday, 13 February 2010, Otago Settlers Museum
Construction Workshop for Children

Sunday, 14 February 2010 - Sunday, 14 February 2010, Otago Settlers Museum
Built to Last: Engineering in Otago - Floortalk

Sunday, 24 January 2010 - Sunday, 24 January 2010, Market Reserve
Market in the Reserve

Monday, 15 February 2010 - Monday, 15 February 2010, Dunedin City Library
Jo Howard and Peter Gregory: Pottery Exhibition

Tuesday, 16 February 2010 - Tuesday, 16 February 2010, Chicks Hotel
Saint's & Sinners Tour

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 - Wednesday, 17 February 2010, Chicks Hotel
Lord Bishop Rocks NZ Tour

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 - Wednesday, 17 February 2010, Westpac Mayfair Theatre
National Youth Brass Band 2010 Concert Tour

Friday, 19 February 2010 - Friday, 19 February 2010, Dunedin
Kew Corstorphine Scout Group Reunion 2010

Friday, 19 February 2010 - Friday, 19 February 2010, Carisbrook Stadium
Rugby: Super 14 - Highlanders v Blues

Friday, 19 February 2010 - Friday, 19 February 2010, Dunedin Town Hall
AMI Last Night of the Proms

Friday, 19 February 2010 - Friday, 19 February 2010, Fortune Theatre
Conjugal Rites by Roger Hall

Friday, 19 February 2010 - Friday, 19 February 2010, Chicks Hotel
The Ruby Suns

Saturday, 20 February 2010 - Saturday, 20 February 2010, Sammy's
The 3d's at Sammy's

Local Knowledge

Events

What to do

Dunedin is Edinburgh’s alter-ego. The city and its university are interwoven with cafes, pubs and attractive walks. Go mountain biking on any one of the 17 tracks and trails. The wildlife around the harbour includes albatross, seals, sea-lions and yellow-eyed penguins. Taiaroa Head is the only place in the world where the albatross nest on the mainland. Visit New Zealand’s only castle, travel on the unique Taieri Gorge Railway, tour the chocolate factory or Speight’s Brewery.
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Further information

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Travel Packages

YHA New Zealand also has a range of short and long term budget travel packages designed for independent travellers of all ages, so there is something to suit everyone!




Private single came with sheets, towel, desk light & wall heater. Small room & all windows so was greenhouse even in scarf wearing temperatures. Communal bathroom adjacent, though private showers etc available upstairs. Multiple facilities consist of coin operated laundry & lockers, pay internet, TV rooms, kitchen, garden, dining room with piano, tour desk & street coach stop. 10 mins downhill walk to town centre, 12 for supermarket, 20 to coach depot & Cadburys, 30 for Otago Museum, rink 45+.

HostelWorld.com, 25 September 2008