Stay in the heart of Wellington's buzzing cafe, bar, club and theatre district. Totally refurbished, our hostel provides a welcoming relaxed atmosphere teamed with fantastic facilities: two well equipped kitchens and dining rooms, comfortable common areas, laundry, games room and two TV/video lounges. A great selection of private and shared accommodation, with or without ensuite facilities is available.
Our travel booking service boasts experienced staff that are happy to plan, reserve and ticket a huge range of activities, transport and accommodation for you.
Very clean, atmospheric and well maintained. This is backpacking in style. Check out our famous Activities Program including pub and quiz nights and special DVD movie theatre nights.
Getting There:
Ferry: Catch the 'free' Interisland ferry shuttle bus to the railway station - platform 9. Walk via the subway to Stagecoach bus stop. Catch the Number 1 or 2 bus to the last stop on Courtenay Place for $1. Turn left onto Cambridge Terrace, Hostel 50m on your left.
Coach: (InterCity) Ask your driver to drop you off at the Fire Station opposite the Hostel.
Airport: Buses depart from the south end of the terminal every 20mins. Get off at Courtenay Place and turn left onto Camridge Terrace, Hostel is 50m on your left. Alternatively, take a shuttle direct to the hostel. We have a Freephone at airport for hostel bookings, for your convenience.
Location Description:
NZ' Harbour Capital, Wellington is a compact and diverse city. Easily navigable on foot, make sure you plan a couple of days to explore. A feast of cultural attractions, over 50 galleries and museums, including the monumental Te Papa, NZ's National Museum. Stunning scenery makes outdoors a real highlight.
Visit seals and penguins in the wild, take the famous red cable car up to the botanical gardens, try a ferry trip across the harbour or climb Mt Victoria for breathtaking views. Alternatively relax or play in one of the many cafes, restaurants, clubs and bars. An easy city to walk around, high rise downtown gives way to suburbs of attractive architecture that cling to beautiful green hills. Catch the historic cable car to the Botanic Gardens. Visit galleries, parliament buildings or take in the views from Mt Victoria. The spectacular national Museum of NZ (Te Papa), only a short walk from the hostel, will ensure a true New Zealand experience. This dynamic city boasts some fantastic cafés, bars, clubs, restaurants, cinemas and theatres that are second to none. Alternatively, just stop and relax.