YHA Tekapo

Located right on the lakefront with unobstructed views to the mountains beyond, the million-dollar view from this hostel will add a whole new meaning to your trip. Show your YHA / Hostelling International membership card when checking in or join YHA on arrival and receive at least a 10% discount off the standard (displayed) rate. Members, ask for your free mobile SIM at the hostel!

A large cosy lounge with a log fire in winter overlooks the lake and is the ultimate place for watching the incredible shades of blue of this glacier fed lake.

Experience a variety of walks, fishing, and scenic flights around Mt Cook and glaciers. Play squash and golf, or have a go at ice-skating, cross-country & downhill skiing. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, or take a tour of the Southern Hemisphere by night. Stargazing tours depart from close to the hostel

Note that there is no Bank or ATM in Tekapo.

YHA New Zealand is a non-profit membership organization. Show your YHA / Hostelling International membership card when checking in or join YHA on arrival and receive at least a 10% discount off the standard (displayed) rate. Members, ask for your free mobile SIM at the hostel! Memberships can be purchased online or at the hostel. Visit our website to learn about membership and the ways you can experience local communities and the environment through YHA NZ.