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YHA Mt Cook exterior with landscape and solar panels
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YHA Mt Cook exterior landscape and building
YHA Mt Cook exterior landscape and building
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YHA Aoraki Mt Cook

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Hostel Details & Location

Host: Richard Girling

Check in: 2:00 pm Check out: 10:00 am

Contact: +64 3 435 1820 Email this hostel

Reception: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Location: 4 Bowen Drive,

Aoraki Mount Cook Village

In Aoraki Mt Cook Village

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Turn left at the end Mount Cook Road and we're just ahead of you on the corner of Kitchener Drive and Bowen Drive. There is free on-site parking available. It is highly advised to carry snow chains at all times during winter. All buses and shuttles pick up and drop off at the hostel door.

 

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Perfect for schools and large groups! Find out more

Cosy, solar-powered alpine accommodation nestled among majestic mountains and natural beauty. Guests love the hostel's inviting log cabin feel and coming home to a warm fire in our comfortable lounge at the end of a day exploring Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.

Here you'll be among like-minded guests who tend to rise early to make the most of the epic walks and scenery on offer. Extras like our movie lounge, guitars, in-house convenience store (be warned, there's no supermarket here!), 5GB free WiFi and free sauna make us an exceptionally popular choice for both families and backpackers. Our fully-equipped kitchen and our bathrooms have been recently refurbished so you can enjoy top-notch shared facilities.

Check with reception for information on local weather and the best walks in the area; our friendly and knowledgeable staff can book tours and activities for you. A small selection of food items and necessities are available; you can also purchase breakfast. Relax at YHA Aoraki Mt Cook and we think you'll feel right at home.

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Guests love:

  • Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Free onsite parking
  • Solar powered
  • Electric Vehicle charging
Shared facilities:

  • 5GB free WiFi per day
  • Communal lounge
  • Communal dining area
  • Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Food storage area
  • Recycling stations
  • Outdoor area
  • BBQ
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Sauna
  • Laundry facilities
  • Drying room
  • Free onsite parking
  • 24 hour guest access
  • Electric Vehicle charging
Entertainment and activities:

  • Guitar
  • Book exchange
  • Communal TV
  • Free movies
Services:

  • After-hours check in on request
  • Luggage storage options
  • Travel & activity bookings
  • HI bookings
  • Convenience items for sale
  • Breakfast items for sale
  • Hair dryers
  • Towel hire
  • Bicycle hire
  • Bicycle storage
In-hostel payment options:

  • EFTPOS
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Union Pay
  • New Zealand Dollars
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activities

Some of our top picks while you're visiting Aoraki:

  • Try the Hooker Valley Walk for an easy stroll to the bottom of a glacial lake and a premium view of Aoraki, or Sealy Tarns for a vertical ascent with a stunning view
  • Get scenic: take a boat ride to visit the Tasman Glacier, or a scenic flight over the Southern Alps and the West Coast with a glacier landing
  • Glacier kayaking – a totally unique adventure

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YHA Aoraki Mt Cook

In Aoraki Mt Cook Village

  • Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Free onsite parking
  • Solar powered

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