YHA Hanmer Springs

Book for large groups (9+)
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Information

Host:
Phil & Jackie McArtney

Address:
14 Amuri Avenue
Hanmer Springs
Phone:
+64 3 315 7472
Fax:
+64 3 315 7472
Email:
[javascript protected email address]

Reception:
8.30am-8.30pm
Check in:
2pm
Check out:
10am
-42.525899 172.828512

Description

YHA Hanmer Springs, Kakapo Lodge is a two-storey purpose built backpacker hostel with a relaxed friendly atmosphere. This modern hostel is located just 200m (literally a three minute walk) from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa and the village centre with all its many cafes, shops and restaurants.

Relaxing inside the YHA Hanmer Springs hostel is easy with its log fire, underfloor heating, movie hire, large kitchen and open common room. The backpacker accommodation at this Hanmer Springs hostel is spacious and well thought out with storage space and a table in each room. All ensuite accommodation has free towels as well as free soap and shampoo. In winter we’ll keep you nice and warm at the Hanmer Springs hostel with extra blankets and extra heating provided if needed.

Enjoy the Southern Alps mountain views from the outdoor seating in the courtyard BBQ area, or from the sunny decks at this peaceful Hanmer Springs backpacker accommodation, and have a game of fetch outside with our friendly hostel dog. After a long soak in the Hanmer Springs thermal pools, or an invigorating mountain bike ride in the surrounding reserves, YHA Hanmer Springs, Kakapo Lodge is the perfect backpacker accommodation.

Quote

"My friends and I stayed for one night and wished we were staying longer. The staff here are friendly and the hostel is extremely clean. The rooms are a good size - enough space for suitcases etc. and it was very quiet at night. Easy walk to town and hot pools." -guest review, TripAdvisor.com 2012

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.

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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  • BBQ
  • Bicycle Storage
  • EFTPOS
  • Internet Access
  • Library Exchange
  • Luggage Storage
  • Mastercard
  • Parking
  • TV Room
  • VISA
  • Soak away all your backpacking aches and pains at the award winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, just two minutes from the YHA Hanmer Springs hostel.
  • Hanmer Springs has some top alpine scenery perfect for forest walks and excellent mountain biking.
  • Adrenalin pumped activities from jet boating, river rafting, quad-biking and off-road go-karting are all popular in Hanmer Springs.
  • Bungy jumping off the historic Waiau Ferry Bridge just outside of the Hanmer Springs village.
  • Whale watching in Kaikoura, wine tasting in Waipara and even more relaxing in hot pools at Maruia Springs are all great day trips from Hanmer Springs.
  • Molesworth Station Tours offer a range of fascinating tours of this massive high country station.

Events

  • Amberley Craft Market (Feb 8th - Mar 15th) Great range of crafts, including cards, hats, bags, jewellery, woodcrafts and more. Something for everyone. All crafts welcome.
  • Hawarden A&P Show (Mar 15th - Mar 15th) Sponsored by Heartland Bank The 108th Annual Hawarden A&P Show, will be held at the Hawarden Showgrounds. Showcasing the best of the region from agricultural displays, equestrian, sheep, cattle, poultry, cooking, ...
  • Kowai Duathlon (Mar 16th - Mar 16th) It's that time of year again when the Leithfield School hosts the Kowai Duathlon. What a fun event this is. Just right for any fitness level but especially those new to multi-sport. Get ready to walk or run 4.4 km cycle ...
  • NZ House & Garden Tours 2014 (Mar 21st - Mar 21st) A grand French country style home, a lakeside cottage and a clever architectural farmhouse are just three of the homes featuring in the acclaimed NZ House & Garden Tours 2014. This is the sixth year of these ...
  • Toolbox - Tweens And Teens (12+) (Mar 24th - Mar 24th) Over six sessions, the Tweens and Teens Toolbox is designed to give you tools to equip your teenager with a strong sense of self, as well as responsibility and resourcefulness, and to help you in your journey of letting ...
  • Autumn Harvest Dinner (Mar 29th - Mar 29th) The Autumn Harvest Dinner is an annual event hosted by Southern Boundary Wines Winemakers. Join us for a four course dinner with matched wine tastings. The event coincides with the release of the Autumn Pack for ...
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