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The YHA Queenstown Lakefront hostel is a comfortable fully equipped hostel sitting right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, offering enchanting views of the lake and Remarkables mountain range. Yet, even though the centre of Queenstown is only 10 minutes walk away this backpackers is remarkably peaceful and quiet so you can still get a good night’s sleep after you’ve been skiing all day and enjoying the Queenstown nightlife all evening.
All the accommodation is comfortable, clean and quiet and the views over Lake Wakatipu out to the Remarkables from the common rooms are stunning. The hostel also has a fully equipped kitchen for your use.
The Queenstown Lakefront hostel staff are friendly with vast amounts of local knowledge to provide you with a free travel booking service and let you in on the latest YHA special deals from Queenstown’s diverse menu of adventures. Backpackers just love the YHA Queenstown Lakefront hostel and come back again and again.
“This friendly alpine lodge has staff that are very well-versed in Queenstown's mountain of activities…This place is very popular with backpackers after fresh air and long treks, as well as with those recovering from large-scale pub crawls. Either way, you're sure to find company. Located directly across the road from the lake, it's a pleasant 10-minute view-filled walk into town.” – Simone Egger, Lonely Planet Reviewer.
Special features at YHA Queenstown Lakefront that backpackers love:
- Spacious common areas with stunning lake views.
- Drying room for ski & tramping gear and dedicated snowboard, ski & bike storage.
- Scenic Lake Wakatipu is just over the road and walking tracks are nearby.
- Free use of the BBQ area and regular ‘Food Nights’. Free movie hire, board games and guitar.
- Internet lounge with SKYPE & wireless hot spot.
About Queenstown
Queenstown is the best place in New Zealand to really do it all. Known as the adventure capital of the world you will be spoilt for choice in Queenstown, the home of bungy jumping and mecca for white water rafting, jetboating and skiing. Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona are all easily accessible ski fields to Queenstown and there are many more around nearby Wanaka too. Skydiving, luging, hang-gliding and canyoning are other popular adventure sports to try while in Queenstown.
Located on the shores of picturesque Lake Wakatipu with views across the lake to the dramatic Remarkables mountain range, Queenstown also offers more gentle pursuits. Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the old steamship the ‘Earnslaw’, ride to the top of the Gondola, visit nearby historic Arrowtown, take a ‘Lord of the Rings’ tour or enjoy the excellent local Central Otago wineries. Don’t forget the splendour of a day trip to Doubtful or Milford Sounds and in winter.
Whatever type of adventure you have in Queenstown, at the end of an exhilarating day enjoy a romantic dinner at one of Queenstown’s many world class restaurants or partake in some of the local brews at the many nightspots.
Top activities to do while backpacking in Queenstown
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Have a Queenstown adventure: bungy jumping, skydiving, white water rafting, jetboating, hang-gliding, luging and canyoning can all be experienced in Queenstown.
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In winter go skiing at nearby Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or Cardrona ski fields.
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Take a day trip from Queenstown to the magical Milford Sounds or Doubtful Sounds.
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Tour the Central Otago region’s many award-winning wineries and taste a drop or two.
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Eat, drink and be merry at possibly the best selection of restaurants and bars in New Zealand outside of Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington.
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