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HI - YHA Greymouth Hostel

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Address	15 Alexander Street, Greymouth South Island, New Zealand Map
Price	Dorms - $21-24pp, Room $54-110pr Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

This is a Hostelling International (HI) hostel. A membership card isn't required, but an extra fee will apply for non-members. You can get a membership card before your trip here.

Description

Kainga-ra is nestled amongst the bush-clad hills of Greymouth. This 4 star hostel was a Marist Brothers residence in the 1930s. The ex-Catholic building is full of character and ambiance. On the side of a steep hill and overlooking the sea, the hostel boasts fantastic views and you can even catch a glimpse of Mount Cook or the Hector Dolphins from the river mouth. The old chapel has been converted into a bedroom and the study into a lounge. Guests can make use of the guitar and piano.

Take part in some of the most challenging white water rafting, caving, fly-fishing, quad biking and backcountry tramping. Greymouth is the perfect base to visit the Pancake Rocks, the historic Shantytown or Monteith's Brewery. Fossick for jade (pounamu) on the beach or carve your own piece at the local studio.

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Lounge / Common space
BBQ
TV
Washing Machine (laundry)
Travel information provided
Phones (public or in room)
Currency Exchange
24 Hour Free Hot Showers

Ratings & Comments

4.5 Average from 2 Ratings

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Comment by liz

September 2005

I heart you, Greymouth.

Comment by Monkey

December 2004

This hostel is in a huge old building full of wooden paneling and creaky floorboards, giving it tons of atmosphere. It's a shame that Greymouth is such a weird place, though.

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