YHA Waitomo

Book for large groups (9+)
YHA Waitomo exterior 1 2010
YHA Waitomo exterior Juno Hall Balcony 3 2009
YHA Waitomo interior Juno Hall Lounge 1 2009
YHA Waitomo exterior juno hall swimming pool 2 2010
YHANZ Waitomo scenic iStock000013569973 1 2011

Information

Host:
Allen & Anne Junno

Address:
600 Waitomo Caves Road
Waitomo
Phone:
+64 7 878 7649
Fax:
07-8787649
Email:
[javascript protected email address]

Reception:
8am-7pm
Check in:
2.00pm
Check out:
10.00am
-38.264398 175.122607

Description

Waitomo has been entertaining guests for decades with its deep caverns, luminescent glowworms and dark waterways for generations. YHA Waitomo offers the perfect base to experience all this spectacular place has to offer. The hostel is situated on a farm and has stunning views and native forest as your backdrop. Relax in a hammock by our large swimming pool and unwind from the adrenalin activities on your doorstep.

Quote

"The most friendly and welcoming hostel in New Zealand. Sitting in front of the log fire in the evening sharing stories was great. Also we loved the pigs, calf, horses and deer around the hostel." -hihostels.com 2011

By Car:

6km from State Highway 3 Waitomo Caves turn off

By Bus/Shuttle:

Busses stop outside entrance

By Plane:

2hours to Auckland International, 1.5 hours to Rotorua.

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  • BBQ
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Disabled Facilities
  • EFTPOS
  • Internet Access
  • Library Exchange
  • Locker Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Mastercard
  • Parking
  • pool room
  • VISA
  • For the thrill seekers, go adventure caving, abseiling ,rappelling and black water rafting – work your way through tight squeezes, take leaps of faith over cascading underground waterfalls and float serenely down river as you enjoy the glowworm show on the vaulted limestone galleries up above. Wet or Dry options available.
  • Take a enchanting glowworm raft ride where you gently float through the caves and experience a rather spectacular sight.
  • View the beautiful Waitomo countryside on horseback. Discover the Waitomo landscape from above ground.. See rural Waitomo, sheep and cattle farms and learn about the amazing geology of the region. Witness Tomos (limestone shafts) and the beginning formations of caving systems.
  • Go hunting – Hunt deer/goat/pig/possum/rabbit/turkey/duck/fish by arrangement on private farmland with the owner, all fire arms and equipment supplied. Trophy stags available.

Events

  • Matariki Matauranga (May 25th - Jul 9th) Celebrate Matariki at Taupo Museum and be part of an interactive display. Matariki, the Maori New Year, is a time when we honour our indigenous culture, language, spirit and people. It is an opportunity to review the ...
  • Book Talk (Jun 20th - Jun 20th) Interested in books? Come along! The Friends of the Library invite you to their very popular book talk. Come and hear what is new and hot in the wonderful world of books. Reviews, titles, authors, tea, coffee and ...
  • 400kw Holden V8 Race Drive Experience (Jun 20th - Jun 20th) If you have ever wanted to experience the absolute extreme thrill of driving a fully modified 400kw 5700cc V8 Holden race car... Then this is definitely for you! Experience life in the fast lane as one of our ...
  • NZ Advanced Driver Training Course (Jun 20th - Jun 20th) The NZ Advanced Driver Training Course is New Zealand's premier advanced driver training. We operate and conduct courses nationwide, utilising driver training venues in Pukekohe, Taupo, Manawatu, Christchurch and ...
  • 400kw Holden V8 Hot Laps (Jun 20th - Jun 20th) If you have ever wanted to experience the absolute extreme thrill of being driven 'Flat Out' by a professional driver in a fully modified 400kw 5700cc V8 Holden race car... Then this is definitely for you! Experience ...
  • Rotorua Smokefreerockquest 2013 (Jun 22nd - Jun 22nd) Twenty Five Years of Smokefreerockquest. Smokefreerockquest is New Zealand’s only nationwide, live, original music, youth event. Now well into its third decade, it reaches audience numbers in excess of 24,000 every ...
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