Adventure Wānaka Hostel is located just minutes from Lake Wānaka and the town centre. Choose from private queen rooms or shared dorms (some with ensuite bathrooms).
This hostel offers free bike hire, a sauna, and a laundry service—they wash and return your clothes! Staff live on-site and run nightly activities to help you connect with fellow backpackers.
Hike Roys Peak, swim in the lake, find That Wānaka Tree, or hit the slopes at Cardrona in winter. Cafés, bars, and shops are all within walking distance. Feel the difference at Adventure Wānaka Hostel.
Why backpackers love it: Central location, cosy boutique vibes, and the perfect base for lake days, mountain hikes, and making new mates.



