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YHA Lake Tekapo (Backpackers)

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YHA Lake Tekapo backpacker hostel is of the incredible shades of blue of this glacier fed lake in the centre of the South Island of New Zealand.

YHA Lake Tekapo's large lounge area directly overlooks the lake and is a comfortable and cosy retreat. In winter relax in front of the roaring log fire with the friendly hostel cat on your lap or take turns making music on the piano or guitar.

The backpacker accommodation available at the Lake Tekapo hostel is family-friendly (a cot is available), accessible for disabled and all double room accommodation will has tea and coffee making facilities. The large kitchen is very well-equipped including a rice cooker, pannini toaster and herbs, spices, sugar, tea and coffee are all provided free.

For your ongoing travel and activities bookings ask the extremely helpful Lake Tekapo hostel staff for help. We will help you with whatever you want to do next, around Lake Tekapo, New Zealand or the world! Also, the famous Tekapo Stargazing tours leave from just nearby the YHA Lake Tekapo hostel.

The accommodation at this amazing Lake Tekapo backpacker hostel is so like home, you won?t want to leave.

Activities and facilities

  • BBQ facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking property
  • On-site parking
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Wifi access
Location 3 Simpson Lane
Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo New Zealand

YHA Lake Tekapo (Backpackers)

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Rooms and rates

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Room description
Rates shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Twin Room NZ$96 SoldSoldSoldSoldSoldSoldSold96 Sold96 SoldSold96 Sold
Book 4 Bed Mixed Dorm NZ$37 SoldSoldSold33 SoldSoldSold33 SoldSoldSoldSold33 Sold
Book 5 Bed Female Dorm NZ$37 SoldSoldSoldSoldSoldSoldSoldSold31 31 SoldSoldSold31
Book 6 Bed Mixed Dorm NZ$37 Sold33 Sold33 33 33 33 Sold33 33 33 33 33 33
Book 7 Bed Mixed Dorm NZ$37 SoldSoldSold31 Sold31 31 31 31 31 Sold31 31 31
Book Twin Room
Twin room with 2 single beds, shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen and towels provided
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Single bed Single bed
2 singles
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 4 Bed Mixed Dorm
4 Person mixed room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book as 2 rooms
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 single
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
Book 5 Bed Female Dorm
5 person Female only room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book as 2 rooms
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 single
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
Book 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
6 Person mixed room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book as 2 rooms
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 single
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
Book 7 Bed Mixed Dorm
7 Person mixed room with shared bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book as 2 rooms
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 single
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
Business facilities
Fast internet access and printing available. Internet usage bought at a YHA can be used at any YHA property within New Zealand.
 
Check In 1300hrs
Check In Instructions If you are arriving after 7:30pm in winter or 8pm in summer , prior arrangements required. Please contact YHA Lake Tekapo on day or arrival for access code.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There By Bus
Bus drops off 200m from the hostel

Car-
SH8 from Queenstown - Turn left towards the Spa and Hot Springs and then immediately right into the gravelled YHA carpark
SH8 from Christchurch - Drive through the village past the 2 petrol stations then turn right towards the Spa and Hot Springs and then immediately right into the gravelled YHA carpark. .

Location
We are located 300m from the City Centre
Parking At or near hostel
Things To Do The Lake Tekapo Alpine Springs and Spa has year round hot pools and spa services, as well as ice sports in winter.
Stargazing Night Tours leave nightly from Lake Tekapo for exploration of the Southern Sky so bright and clear above this alpine region of the Southern Alps.
Air Safari Scenic Flights will take you for million dollar views over Aoraki Mount Cook, the Tasman, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers as well as to the West Coast.
The Taste of Tekapo Cruise includes a complimentary breakfast, lunch or dinner on Motuariki Island in the middle of Lake Tekapo.
Many exciting outdoors adventures around Lake Tekapo: horse trekking, mountain climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and fishing.
The Roundhill ski area overlooking Lake Tekapo is a popular winter destination.