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Base Backpackers Wanaka

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Welcome to Base Wanaka! Only minutes walk from what can only be rated as one of the most beautiful lake and mountain views in the world.

With two floors of accommodation, BASE Wanaka is setting a new standard in budget accommodation. Enjoy your dinner on our second floor guest kitchen balcony while watching the sunset - which is second to none!

BASE Wanaka has an excellent, central location; just minutes walk to shops, cafés and local stores. Superior facilities, fun communal areas and friendly local staff make this the perfect place to stay. Mint Bar and Café is open from 5pm offering excellent service and value priced high quality meals.

Activities and facilities

  • Bar / Lounge
  • Café
  • Gay friendly
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant/s
  • Room service - limited service
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Street parking
  • Tour desk
  • Vending machines
  • Wheelchair accessible
Location 73 Brownston Street
Wanaka 9192 SOUTH ISLAND New Zealand

Base Backpackers Wanaka

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Rooms and rates

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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Triple Ensuite 1 NZ$140 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134
Book Double Ensuite, 1 NZ$110 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
Book Twin Ensuite 1 NZ$110 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
Book P4S5 Double Ensuite 5 NZ$99 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71
Book P4S5 Twin Ensuite 5 NZ$99 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71
Book Wotif Hot Spot Double 1 NZ$85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85
Book P4S5 8 Bed Dorm 5 NZ$29 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23
Book Wotif Hot Spot Dorm 1 NZ$29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29
Book 10 bed dorm 1 NZ$28 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26
Book Mixed Dorm 1 NZ$28 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29
Book 8 bed mix dorm 1 NZ$26 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Book Triple Ensuite
Relax in privacy surpassing all expectations of hostel accommodation.Enjoy our non-smoking rooms that have all the essentials from a personal TV, private en-suite bathroom with toilet and shower in the room,wireless internet access (surcharge applies)
Rates are for 3 people. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults.
Single bed Single bed Single bed
3 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.

  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Double Ensuite,
Relax in privacy surpassing all expectations of hostel accommodation, our hostel offers Modern double rooms either in Twin or Super king beds, your own private en-suite bathroom with toilet and shower , flat screen TV.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 double
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.

  • Broadband
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Twin Ensuite
Twin Room with ensuite facilities. TV/sky in room, central heating. Hair dryer and straightners on request available at reception.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
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.

  • Dryer
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book P4S5 Double Ensuite
Pay for 4 nights stay 5 nights Relax in privacy surpassing all expectations of hostel accommodation, our hostel offers Modern double rooms either in Twin or Super king beds, your own private en-suite bathroom with toilet and shower , flat screen TV
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 double
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.

  • Broadband
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book P4S5 Twin Ensuite
Pay for 4 nights stay 5 nights Twin Room with ensuite facilities. TV/sky in room, central heating. Hair dryer and straightners on request available at reception.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
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.

  • Dryer
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Wotif Hot Spot Double
Modern double rooms either in Twin or Super king beds, with FREE BREAKFAST & A FREE JAR in the Famous Mint Bar. This room includes a flat screen TV and your own private en-suite bathroom with toilet and shower.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 double
Cancellation policy: Minimum 48 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Broadband
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book P4S5 8 Bed Dorm
Pay for 4 nights stay 5 nights Multi-share dorm room with 8 beds. Includes hotel quality linen and central heating in every room. Hair dryer & straightener available on request. Shared bathroom facilities. **Booking is for per bed**
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.

  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Wotif Hot Spot Dorm
Multi-share dorm room with 8 beds with FREE BREAKFAST and a FREE JAR in the Famous Mint Bar. Includes hotel quality linen and central heating in every room. Shared bathroom facilities. **Booking is for 1 person per bed**
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 single
Cancellation policy: Minimum 48 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 10 bed dorm
Multi-share dorm room with 10 beds. Includes hotel quality linen and central heating in every room. Hair dryer & straightener available on request. Shared bathroom facilities. **Booking is for per bed**
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.

  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Mixed Dorm
Mixed Dorm with six beds. Includes linen and central heating in each room. Hair dryer & straightener available on request from reception. Shared dorm and bathroom facilities. **Booking is for per bed**
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.

  • Broadband
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 8 bed mix dorm
Multi-share dorm room with 8 beds. Includes hotel quality linen and central heating in every room. Hair dryer & straightener available on request. Shared bathroom facilities. **Booking is for 1 person per bed**
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.

  • Broadband
  • Dryer
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wireless / WiFi
Business facilities
Fully made up beds with hotel quality linen rooms
Under bed lockers in multi-share rooms
Private rooms with LCD TV’s and en-suite bathrooms
Sanctuary - Female only rooms
Central heating & Double glazing on all windows
Laundry, drying room during ski season
Fully equipped kitchen with balcony
State of the art TV room with free DVD hire
Global Gossip internet café with wireless capabilities
Base Travel desk for expert advice and exclusive deals
Reception hours from 7am to 10pm. After hour check in at the Mint bar
Mint Bar and café located On-site
 
Check In 1400hrs
Check In Instructions Reception hours are from 7am-10pm. If you are arriving after 8pm, prior arrangements required. Our contact number will be on your booking confirmation. A $20 cash key bond is required on check in. This is returned on check out with key.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There To and from the airport:
Shuttles and taxis are located outside the airport terminal and will drop you off at our front door. The cheapest way to get to BASE is by shuttle as taxis cost more. When you are ready to leave, just ask our friendly reception crew to book your return shuttle to the airport.

Driving to Base Wanaka: Finding BASE is very easy as we are located in the centre of Wanaka on Brownston Street right behind the New World car park.

Backpacker buses:
Backpacker buses will drop you at our door - just tell the driver you are staying at Base Wanaka.
Parking Free car parking is available 100 metres from Base Wanaka.
Things To Do Our crew reckommend Sky diving with Lake Wanaka Skydive, Jetboating down the Matukituki with Wanaka River Journeys, or fly like the pros do with Silver Demond over the southern alpes