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:
+ 64 7 878 7649
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

  • Kia mau ki nga mahi toi, Hold Steadfast to Creativity (Feb 22nd - Mar 25th) A unique collection of artwork celebrating the long history of Turangi Artworks will be on display at Taupō Museum. Turangi ArtWorks Inc. is a not-profit-organization that encourages its members to share and develop ...
  • Fresh-up Real NZ Comedy Tour (Mar 14th - Mar 14th) Taupo’s funny bone is set to be tickled, with live comedy due to hit town as part of the nationwide fresh-up Real NZ Comedy Tour! Three of the country’s most celebrated comedians – Dai Henwood, Ben Hurley and ...
  • Moa - Know More (Mar 15th - May 4th) They’re one of the most fascinating creatures in New Zealand’s history, and this month the moa will be showcased in depth in a new Taupō Museum exhibition. Everyone from New Zealand’s moa historian and author ...
  • Mulligan's World Famous Quiz Night (Sep 17th - Sep 30th 2014) If you are in Taupo on Tuesday - Do not miss this Lots of fun. Quiz - Test you knowledge. Dance on the floor with DJ Panther after quiz. Great prizes to be won: - Cash Prize $150 - On House Prizes worth ...
  • National Pub Poker League (Jul 31st - Mar 30th 2014) If you are bypass visitor of Taupo; Buy food and drink at Mulligans and collect collect money for Poker from your spending behind the bar. Play poker along with you enjoy your food and drink. For our locals and ...
  • The Fairway Concert – The Topp Twins (Mar 22nd - Mar 22nd) Starring: The Topp Twins, Wilson Dixon & Brendan Dugan Wanting to experience a truly unique summer concert? Well then, the Taupo Golf Club needs to be your destination of choice on Saturday 22nd March ...
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