Backpacker Hostels in Ohakune, New Zealand

2 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $18.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Ohakune

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"…The doors are loud when people go in and out of bathrooms and rooms and voices travel quite a bit through the halls and the walls. Matai Lodge is well located. It's on the main road through … More
"…Good service. The owner is there and available at any time if theres a problem. Very friendly atmosphere. And they provide breakfast. Nothing flash, but it's provided." …"Rimu Park Lodge is a … More

Hotels in Ohakune

"…A full all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is served daily between 7-10AM for $16 per person, or you can grab a coffee-pastry deal from our on-site cafe. It is our aim to make your stay as smooth … More
"…what more could you want. - Station Lodge, a BBH hostel, is located in Ohakune Junction, about thirty minutes from Ohakune Township. It is conveniently located for skiing in the winter, hiking … More

Backpacker Hostels in Ohakune, New Zealand

2 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $37.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Ohakune (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Ohakune.

Ohakune is the capital of the carrot in New Zealand, and you can have your own photo with the giant carrot at the entrance of the town.

The main reasons to stop and stay in Ohakune are the ski fields on Mount Ruapehu in winter, and/or exploring the Tongariro National Park the rest of the year. For the winter time, Turoa Ski Field, on the south part of Mount Ruapehu, is only about thirty minutes away; shuttles run from Ohakune, so they can pick you up from your hostel. Whakapapa Ski Field is further but bigger, on the west part of Mount Ruapehu, approximately fifty minutes away.

The hostels in Ohakune are along the main road, on each side of the town, and a few in the town center. So you can choose your hostel in Ohakune near the railway station and closer to the access to the ski fields, or a bit downtown to be close to the supermarket and restaurants. If you choose a hostel near the railway station, the one-way walk along the Old Coach Road is worth it, but you will have to find a way to come to or come back from Horopito, which is the other end of the walk.

You can also stay in an Ohakune hostel to enjoy the Tongariro National Park and the Tongariro Crossing, which is really busy in summer -- it is the most popular great walk in New Zealand. But the whole national park has a lot to offer, such as the Round The Mountain Track of Mount Ruapehu. Or, if tramping is too long or demanding for you, you can enjoy some nice short walks from your Ohakune hostel, like the Mangawhero Forest Walk and Rimu Track, or from Ohakune center, like in the Jubilee Park or along the Mangawhero River.

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Ohakune Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Ohakune, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 2
Average dorm price $39
Cheapest Hostel in Ohakune LKNZ Backpackers with $35
Party hostels in Ohakune LKNZ Backpackers (1 in total)
Most Ohakune hostels are located in Manuwatu
Average rating of all hostels 8.2

FAQ about Ohakune Hostels

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Other Nearby Cities

Erua (19 Km / 12 mi.)
Tongariro National Park (24 Km / 15 mi.)
National Park Village (26 Km / 16 mi.)
National Park (25 Km / 16 mi.)
Raurimu (32 Km / 20 mi.)
Taihape (45 Km / 28 mi.)
Turangi (58 Km / 36 mi.)

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