By Car
Take State Highway 7 (From Christchurch head west, from West Coast head east)
Turn off at State Highway 7a.
The hostel is 10 minutes away from the turn off. We are the big yellow building on your left as you are coming into the town, before the tree lined avenue.
Please note: it's highly recommended to carry snow chains at all times in the winter months.
By Bus/Shuttle
Hanmer Connection drops off at the Hostel if you ask in advance.
Southern Link East/West and Naked Bus (Intercity) drop off at the State Highway 7/ 7a Junction.
We offer pick ups from this point for $10 per person. The junction is 10km from the Hostel.
Please call or email if you would like to book a pick up.
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Located just a 2-minute stroll from the village centre, and the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, Kakapo Lodge is an accommodation option with a lot to offer group bookings. All rooms are fully made-up with sheets, duvets and extra blankets for those cold nights. Ensuite rooms are fully serviced with towels, shampoo and soap included as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Self-contained rooms are available and these have their own kitchenettes.
Kakapo Lodge has fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and is a great base for your groups tramping or mountain bike adventures.
Capacity and Room Types
YHA Hanmer can cater for up to 50 people across 19 rooms.
Room types available are:
- 2 x 5 bed multi-share
- 1 x 4 bed multi-share
- 2 x 3 bed multi-share
- 7 x twin and double rooms
- 3 x 4 or 5 bed family rooms.
- 3 x Twin, Double or Triple rooms with ensuite facilities
- 1 x self contained unit
The accommodation
There can be some flexibility in how some rooms are set up. Talk directly to the Hostel about any special arrangements your group might need. Additional keys can be provided for leaders to access all rooms allocated to your group.
Shared rooms
As we do have some flexibility in how we set up our shared rooms, we are generally able to allocate shared rooms exclusively to your group. Shared single sex bathroom facilities are situated along the hall from the shared rooms. All bedding is provided (duvets, sheets and pillows) and towels can be hired for $2 each.
Private rooms
Supervisors and tour leaders can be accommodated in single, double or twin rooms, with private or shared bathroom facilities. These rooms include all bed linen and towels. Please note that we have a limited number of private rooms with ensuite facilities and they are subject to availability.
Group Breakfast
Continental breakfast can be served in our group kitchen upon request for $10 per person. It includes a choice of 4 cereals, yogurt, fruit, toast and spreads (butter, jam, honey and peanut butter), fresh fruit, tea, coffee and fruit juice.
WiFi
We know staying in touch is important when travelling. To help you stay connected we offer daily WiFi (100Gb limit) for $5.00.
Free Booking Service
A free booking service is provided for all local activities and shuttle services. Talk to us about dining options for your group while in Hanmer Springs
Contact our Group Coordinators
Contact YHA Hanmer Springs direct 03 3157472 or email hanmersprings@yha.co.nz or our national groups coordinator 0800 278 299.
