YHA Whitianga

Book for large groups (9+)
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Information

Host:
Margaret Davis

Address:
46 Buffalo Beach Road
Whitianga
Phone:
+64 7 866 5380
Fax:
+64 7 866 5320
Email:
[javascript protected email address]

Reception:
7am-7pm
Check in:
2.00pm
Check out:
10.00am
-36.823238 175.700806

Description

YHA Whitianga, On the Beach Backpackers is a friendly beachfront hostel with huge bay windows with stunning views over Mercury Bay, on the Coromandel Peninsula, a holiday spot loved by New Zealanders. YHA Whitianga has backpacker accommodation of multi-share rooms (some are en-suite) as well as double and twin rooms in self-contained units. Relax in our clean, comfortable home-like accommodation with all the necessary hostel facilities – well-equipped self catering kitchen, common areas and outside BBQ. 

Quote

"The best hostel in town, right by the bay with great views and ten minutes walk from the centre. Also offered are bikes for rent, and free use of kayaks, boogie boards and courtesy transport." -The Rough Guide to New Zealand

 

Bus/Shuttle:

All buses drop off at the main gate to the hostel.

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  • BBQ
  • Internet Access
  • Library Exchange
  • Luggage Storage
  • Mastercard
  • Parking
  • TV Room
  • VISA
  • Dig your own natural spa at Hot Water Beach, using free spades from the YHA Whitianga hostel.
  • Cathedral Cove is one of the most unspoilt marine reserves in New Zealand, with clear water, excellent scuba diving and snorkeling and unique rock formations.
  • Become a New Zealand ‘beach bum’ at the many wonderful beaches surrounding Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula. Surf, swim, fish or relax.
  • The Coromandel is also known for its scenic native forests, with lots of outdoors activities like horse riding, adventure ropes and hiking.
  • Just take it easy; chill out in the Coromandel sunshine and watch the world go by in the charming beach town of Whitianga. 

Events

  • Thames Market (Jan 5th - Sep 28th) Every Saturday, market-goers will find fruit and veggies, seedlings and plants, flowers, preserves, artisan breads, international delicatessen, cheeses, cakes and cookies, all sorts of bacon and salamis, soaps, ...
  • Belly Dance Classes (Feb 18th - Jul 15th) Belly dance classes for all ages and abilities. You are welcome any week. Catherine is a therapist and helps to build your abdominal strength to prevent back pain. Also we have a lot of fun and do some great moves & ...
  • Haggis Sandwich (May 28th - May 28th) Haggis Sandwich are Steve McDonald and Andrew London. Considering the enormous number of Kiwis who claim at least partial Scottish descent, it is not surprising that Steve McDonald's brand of original Celtic-flavoured ...
  • Haggis Sandwich (May 29th - May 29th) Haggis Sandwich are Steve McDonald and Andrew London. Considering the enormous number of Kiwis who claim at least partial Scottish descent, it is not surprising that Steve McDonald's brand of original Celtic-flavoured ...
  • Radiobaby Party Band (May 31st - May 31st) Radiobaby is a covers band based in Thames, available for parties and weddings, playing radio songs we all love from the '80s to now. Our coverage is the Coromandel Peninsula to Tauranga to Hamilton and everything in ...
  • The Recliner Rockers (Jun 1st - Jun 1st) Auckland based blues-rockabilly-roots-rock band! Al Lavis - guitar & vocals. Ex Sly Groovers, veteran of stage and studio both here in NZ and the U.S., Al is well known for his smooth bluesy vocals and blistering ...
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YHA offers a range of accommodation to suit groups of all types. Find out how YHA can help your group with their accommodation, transport and activity needs.

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