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Hostel Details & Location
Host: Ben Marshall
Check in: 2:30 pm Check out: 10:00 am
Contact: +64 3 443 1880 Email this hostel
Reception: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: 94 Brownston Street,
Wanaka
5 minutes' walk to lakefront
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How to get here
Find us on Brownston St opposite Pembroke Park. Some free on-site parking is available. It is highly advised to carry snow chains at all times during winter.
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Perfect for schools and large groups! Find out more
Lively, cosy, and comfortable with stunning views out to Lake Wanaka and the mountains, YHA Wanaka is an incredibly popular hostel year-round. Our relaxed, welcoming vibe and open plan living/dining area get rave reviews in the likes of Lonely Planet.
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Please note: Updated December 11 2019 There are significant travel disruptions for the West Coast at present due to flooding and road closures. This is likely to persist for the next few days. We recommend you monitor traffic updates via: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic before making your booking.
facilities
Guests love:
- Communal lounge
- Pool table
- 5GB free WiFi per day
- Communal dining area
- Free onsite parking
- Fully-equipped kitchen
activities
Some of our top picks in Wanaka:
- Skydive over Lake Wanaka with views of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring as well as all the beautiful blue Southern Lakes
- Explore Mount Aspiring National Park - the third largest in New Zealand and famous for its glaciers, tramping and climbing
- Try stand-up paddling boarding in summer or hit the ski fields in winter
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