Address Details
Anglem House
Miro Crescent
Stewart Island
+64 3249 7847
+64 32497823
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No staff on site, must pre book and pay
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Guest Services & Facilities
YHA Stewart Island
Please accept our apologies, this hostel is no longer available as of 21 October 2009.
For any queries regarding existing bookings, please contact YHA Te Anau on +64 3 249 7847 or by email.
Relax in the rugged wilderness of Stewart Island and watch Kiwi and Tui’s wandering around as you unwind in our welcoming hostel. The Stewart Island hostel is a warm, cosy two-bedroomed house, with a single apartment underneath. All linens, laundry, kitchen equipment is provided. The hostel is only a 5 minute walk to shops and wharf. Bookings for this self-contained hostel must be made via YHA Te Anau on 03 249 7847
We do not have staff on-site. Once you have made your booking the hostel caretaker will be notified and will come and meet you from your ferry or flight.
Special features at YHA Stewart Island that backpackers love:
- Homely small hostel perfect for independent travellers looking to get away from it all as well as families and small groups.
- Deck for sitting outside and taking in the tranquillity of nature
- Telephone for free local calls and free phone numbers
Please note it is good to book the restaurants in advance. There is a growing selection of eateries on the island including pizza, fish and chips and burgers at the Kai Kart.
About
Stewart Island ‘the land of the glowing skies’ is home to Rakiura World Heritage Park and the land of many New Zealand Bird species such as Kiwi, Weka, Kaka, Tui some of which can be found flying directly in front of the YHA Hostel.
Top activities to do while backpacking in Stewart Island:
- Night kiwi spotting
- Take part in some of the rugged walks around the island, with 245km of walking tracks, Stewart Island is a popular venue for Trampers.
- Take a boat trip around the Bays and to Ulva Island, a nature reserve criss-crossed with trails and home to abundant and extremely tame birdlife.
- Go diving and explore the weird and wonderful marine life
Read about our exciting new project on Stewart Island.
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