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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-8:00 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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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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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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