YHA Taupo - Finlay Jacks Backpackers Hostel

About YHA Taupo - Finlay Jacks Backpackers

Top rated, recently refurbished, comfortable and warm with the best views in town - welcome to Blackcurrant Backpackers; the closest hostel to the supermarkets with the friendliest staff in Taupo! We have everything you need for a great stay in beautiful Taupo with free tea and filter coffee, DVD lounge,WiFi internet, well-equipped kitchen, fabulous garden, super comfy beds, free booking and information service and much more! We look forward to seeing you!

Accommodation Information

Taupo's best option for comfort, convenience and great times with international friends. Here you'll find a bunk-free experience with single beds made up ready for your arrival and delightful en-suite bathrooms. We've renovated one of Taupo's most central hostels with the modern backpacker in mind. Two minutes from the supermarkets and central bus station, we have a comfy DVD lounge, huge garden, massive balcony complete with BBQ and stunning views of Mt. Ngauruhoe (Mt. Doom) and beyond. Whether you're an adrenaline junky keen to launch yourself from a plane at 15,000 feet, looking to set sail on the Great Lake or seeking peace and tranquillity along with some of New Zealand's most beautiful walks, our staff are here to make sure your visit lives up to expectations...aim high, people!

Location Information

From the South - carry on SH1 through the traffic lights at the information centre. At the roundabout, take a right on to Spa Road. Taniwha Street is the third street on the right - we are just on the right opposite the Barcelona Motel.

From the North - carry on SH1 down the hill and over the Waikato River to the roundabout. Take a left on to Spa Road. Taniwha Street is the 3rd street on the right - we are just on the right opposite the Barcelona Motel.

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 1 day before arrival. After this date, charges will be applied by the property up to the first nights cost of the reservation, unless otherwise stated in the property’s conditions. Deposits paid are non refundable.