Rutherford YHA

We provide comfortable accommodation in our beautifully renovated hostel, we offer you all the modern comforts and more!

Providing quality accommodation in the Marlborough Sound for over 45 years, the historic Havelock School (Ernest Rutherford, nuclear physicist and William Pickering, rocket scientist, were both educated here) is a perfect base for your Malborough Sounds adventure. It's not rocket science you'll be enriched by the experience. A heritage building with modern comforts, homely atmosphere, comfortable beds and a huge lounge with wood fire makes for an enjoyable stay. With 2-person tariff starting from $44 (YHA Hostel Members) you can stay longer to enjoy the many Marlborough Sound outdoor activities on offer from the in-house information centre and booking office. These include boat cruises, fishing, kayaking, sailing, gold panning, Queen Charlotte and Nydia walking tracks, mountain biking, horse riding and pig and deer hunting .The Rutherford YHA is truly your gateway to a Marlborough Sounds holiday adventure. We also have a full booking office from our reception.