We can organise your track transport for the Tongariro Crossing including pick ups at the front door. Don't forget to ask the staff about discounts on activities!
A wide range of comfortable accommodation is available from the 8 share rooms for the budget traveller to the smaller well appointed 4 share rooms and the private ensuites.
Great kitchen facilities, video library, table tennis, and volleyball court.
YHA/HI Members save 10% on the displayed price. Show your membership card on arrival and we will apply the discount to your booking. If you are a member, don't forget to ask for your FREE New Zealand mobile SIM card at the hostel!
By foot: From the centre of town follow Tamamutu Street then turn right onto Kaimanawa Street. The hostel is a short walk on the right hand side of the street.
By Car:
State Highway 1 from Rotorua/Auckland, turn off to Taupo at the big roundabout. Drive along the main street until you reach the traffic lights (only traffic lights in town!) and turn left onto Heu Heu Street. Take the 3rd road on the left, Kaimanawa Street, and we are one block up from here.
From Napier/Turangi/Wellington:
Follow State Highway 1 - when you reach the outskirts of town there is a roundabout, turn left into Taupo onto Lake Terrace until you reach the traffic lights (only traffic lights in town!) and turn right onto Heu Heu Street. Take the 3rd road on the left, Kaimanawa Street, and we are one block up from here.
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![]() | Yha Taupo 56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, New Zealand |