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YHA Whanganui front exterior of hostel
YHA Whanganui family bedroom
YHA Whanganui lounge area with info centre
YHA Whanganui multishare bunkbeds with dining table
YHA Whanganui dining and study area
YHA Whanganui multishare bunkbeds
YHA Whanganui double bed
YHA Whanganui multishare bunkbed with double bunk
YHA Whanganui dining and communal kitchen area
YHA Whanganui bookshelf with guitar
YHA Whanganui two bunk beds male
YHA Whanganui family room with double and bunkbed

YHA Whanganui Group Accommodation

overview

YHA Whanganui, Braemar House hostel looks forward to welcoming your group with the hospitality that Whanganui is famous for. Stay in purpose built backpacker accommodation at the historic Braemar House, built in 1880, adjacent to the banks of the Whanganui River.

You will be close to Victoria Avenue, one of New Zealand’s most attractive high streets and only a short walk to the Whanganui city centre. We are an ideal choice for small groups wanting affordable, comfortable, and peaceful accommodation.

Free WiFi

We know being a group leader is tough work at the best of times and you need to stay contactable. To help you stay connected YHA provides free high speed WiFi during your stay.

Free Booking Service

A free booking service is provided for all land-based domestic travel and activities in and around Whanganui.

Contact our Group Coordinators

Contact YHA Whanganui direct: phone 06 348 2301 or email whanganui@yha.co.nz.
Or get in touch with our National Groups Coordinator, Rod: phone 0800 278 299 or email book@yha.co.nz.

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Hostel Details & Location

Group coordinator: Calvyn & Alice Jonker

Check in: 04:00 PM Check out: 10:00 AM

Contact: +64 6 348 2301 Email this hostel

Reception: 8am - 12pm, 4pm - 8pm

Location 2 Plymouth Street,

Whanganui

Beside the Whanganui River

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How to get here

We’re on the corner of Plymouth St and Somme Pde, next to the Whanganui River. There is plenty of free street parking available in front of the hostel.


Bus
Bus depot is 1.5km away. Free pick-ups by prior arrangement.

Airport
The airport is 3km away; taxis are available. Free pick-ups by prior arrangement.

Train
The closest train station is 37km away at Marton Junction. An InterCity bus connects from there to Whanganui.

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facilities

Great for groups:

  • Free WiFi
  • Bed linen included
  • Free booking service
  • Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Communal lounge
  • Communal dining area
Shared facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Communal lounge
  • Communal dining area
  • Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Recycling stations
  • Outdoor area
  • BBQ
  • Herb garden
  • 24 hour guest access
Entertainment and activities:

  • After-hours check in on request
  • Luggage storage options
  • HI bookings
  • Hair dryers
  • Bicycles available
  • Bicycle hire
Services:

  • After-hours check in on request
  • Luggage storage options
  • HI bookings
  • Hair dryers
  • Hot water bottles
  • Towel hire
  • Bicycles available
  • Bicycle hire
  • Bicycle storage
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hostel capacity

YHA Whanganui can accommodate 26 persons across 7 rooms. We can mix and match these rooms to suit your group.

Shared rooms

  • 1 x 6 bed multishare room
  • 1 x 5 bed multishare ensuite room
  • 1 x 4 bed multishare room
  • 1 x 3 bed multishare room (4 max)

Multishare rooms share bathroom facilities. Linen is provided (not towels), and all are centrally heated.

Private rooms for group leaders and supervisors

  • 3 x double rooms
  • 1 x twin room

These rooms include linen and towels and have shared bathroom facilities. The hostel offers central heating in winter.

Note: should additional accommodation be required for coaches and leaders, we do have a B&B area offering doubles and singles. Prices by negotiation; these will be above those of the hostel.

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YHA Whanganui

Beside the Whanganui River

  • Free WiFi
  • Bed linen included
  • Free booking service
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