YHA Wanaka

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Information

Host:
Nicola Plumridge

Address:
94 Brownston Street
Wanaka
Phone:
+64 3 443 1880
Fax:
+64 3 443 1870
Email:
[javascript protected email address]

Reception:
8am - 9pm
Check in:
2.00pm
Check out:
10am
-44.698096 169.134257

Description

YHA Wanaka is situated in the stunning alpine village of Lake Wanaka New Zealand. Our central Wanaka location offers uninterrupted views of Lake Wanaka and New Zealand’s famed Southern Alps, with a range of warm and comfortable budget accommodation and great communal facilities.

Our relaxed, welcoming vibe has generated rave reviews in the Lonely Planet. YHA Wanaka offers an ideal retreat for the independent traveller looking to discover the exciting activities on offer in Lake Wanaka New Zealand.

YHA Wanaka backpackers hostel offers a choice of quality budget accommodation, designed for the independent traveller. YHA Wanaka accommodation boasts a great range of facilities, designed to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Our famed open plan lounge/dining area has a roaring log fire and boasts stunning views of Lake Wanaka and New Zealand's Southern Alps.

Quote

"Our pick - warmed by a wood stove, the lounge at this ever-popular hostel holds commanding lake and mountain views..." -Lonely Planet, New Zealand

Car:

If travelling from Queenstown via the Crown Range, turn right off the Cardrona Valley Road into Brownston Street; if Travelling via SH84, turn left onto Brownston Street.

Shuttle/Bus:

Buses and shuttles will drop off at our door

Plane:

We are located 10 km from Wanaka airport – shuttles are available for $15 and meet all flights into Wanaka

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  • BBQ
  • Bicycle Storage
  • EFTPOS
  • Internet Access
  • Locker Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Mastercard
  • Parking
  • TV Room
  • VISA
  • Skydive over Lake Wanaka with views of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring as well as all the beautiful blue Southern Lakes.
  • Mount Aspiring National Park is a World Heritage Park, the third largest in New Zealand and famous for its glaciers, tramping and climbing.
  • See Wanaka from the air while flying a light aircraft or watch the aerial acrobats safely from the ground at the Warbirds Over Wanaka Air Show.
  • Ski New Zealand’s top ski fields of Treble Cone, Cardrona, Snow Park NZ,  Snow Farm or try some heavenly heli-skiing around Wanaka.
  • Get yourself lost at Puzzling World an extremely popular Wanaka attraction with holograms, visual illusions and the tricky Great Maze!
  • Drive to Queenstown along the Cardrona Valley with a stop at the Cardrona Hotel, one of New Zealand’s oldest and most rustically charming hotels.

Events

  • Midge McCleary (Jun 14th - Jun 14th) Midge McCleary is a Jazz, Funk, Roots, Blues inspired musician & predominantly a percussive finger-style player. Although having played and performed in many different lineups he has recently been embarking on solo ...
  • The Outlook for Someday Film-making Workshops (Jun 18th - Jun 18th) The Outlook for Someday sustainability film project for young people presents its 2013 series of one-day film-making workshops. Open to students from school years 7 to 13 as well as teachers and youth workers, the ...
  • Midge McCleary (Jun 28th - Jun 28th) Midge McCleary is a Jazz, Funk, Roots, Blues inspired musician & predominantly a percussive finger-style player. Although having played and performed in many different lineups he has recently been embarking on solo ...
  • Willowridge Wanakafest 2013 (Oct 24th - Oct 27th) Enjoy a taste of Wanaka! Willowridge Wanakafest makes Labour Weekend a must-do in beautiful Lake Wanaka. This event is more than a fabulous Wine and Food Festival! This fun, family festival has a jam-packed ...
  • Challenge Wanaka (Jan 18th - Jan 18th) Challenge Wanaka is one of the world’s toughest and most honest long distance triathlons set against the stunning alpine backdrop of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. It heads ...
  • Lake Wanaka Half (Jan 18th - Jan 18th) The Lake Wanaka Half is set against the stunning alpine backdrop of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. The course follows the same scenic route as Challenge Wanaka but half the ...
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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.

Each hostel offers a range of accommodation options for your group. Please email our Customer Services team or phone freephone (within NZ) 0800 278 299.