YHA Lake Tekapo

The only Highly Recommended Tekapo Accommodation in the 2008 Rough Guide. Located right on the Lake Tekapo lakefront with unobstructed views to the mountains beyond, the million-dollar view from the 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.

3.5 star Backpackers

FROM NZ $26

Prices starting from

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, panini 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'll 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.

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Twin Share
  • Queen
  • Family Room
  • Shared

Facilities

  • Shared Kitchen Facilities
  • Coffee/Tea Facilities
  • Hi-Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Hair Drier
  • Iron
  • Laundry
  • TV

Hours of Operation

0800 - 1300, 1530 - 1930

Directions

From the South: Motorway will change name to Main South Rd. Follow along Main South Rd until you reach a large intersection and turn right on to Blenheim Rd. Follow Blenheim Rd; the name will change to Moorhouse Ave after the railway overpass. Continue along Moorhouse Ave, turn Left on to Manchester Street after the Colombo Street overpass. Continue down Manchester for approximately 4 city blocks. The hostel will be between Gloucester and Armagh streets, on the left hand side. From the West: West Coast Rd will change name to Yaldhurst Rd. Continue along Yaldhurst Rd until you reach Riccarton Rd. Turn Left on to Riccarton Rd. Continue along Riccarton Rd/Ave as it goes through Hagley Park. Turn left on to Oxford Tce after the Park. The name will change to Lichfield St at the traffic lights with Montreal St. Continue along Lichfield to Manchester St. Turn left on to Manchester and follow it for approximately 3 city blocks. The hostel will be between Gloucester and Armagh streets, on the left hand side.

Methods of Payment

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Eftpos

Address:

YHA Lake Tekapo
3 Simpson Lane
Lake Tekapo

Phone:

+64 3 680 6857

Free Phone:

0800 278299 (NZ only)

Fax:

+64 3 680 6664

Views

Lake front hostel with fabulous views of the lake and mountains.

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