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Our top choices for Kawarau Gorge hostels

A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

1. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (771 reviews)
"Good stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
LyLo Queenstown
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains.

2. Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (140 reviews)
"it's a great location with exceptional facilities.... hostels are crap shoots... your experience will depend on who ends up in your room & good luck with that!"
United States
Esther
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.

3. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Great central location, the shared kitchens is well equiped."
Australia
Carolina
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.

4. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (779 reviews)
"Amazing place"
Australia
Amanpreet
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A modern house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

5. The Black Sheep Backpackers

The Black Sheep Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (81 reviews)
"Great first hostel stay! Loved everything."
United States
Renee
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Black Sheep Backpackers
A living room with a sofa, a television on a shelf, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.

6. Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers
2.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (24 reviews)
"Pretty location, definitely would benefit from frequent cleanings."
Canada
Natalie
The price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Lakeside Backpackers
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

7. Haka House Queenstown

Haka House Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (313 reviews)
"I had a great stay at Haka. The staff were very helpful, my room was good and everything was very clean. It was also in a great location and walkable to everything. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again."
United Kingdom
Katie
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Haka House Queenstown
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Top Kawarau Gorge Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Kelly 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Find out more about Kawarau Gorge

Kawarau Gorge Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,373
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$103
Highest Price
NZ$248

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Kawarau Gorge?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Kawarau Gorge is 1506 mm.
What is there to see and do in Kawarau Gorge?
Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore some places near Kawarau Gorge. Get out into nature with places such as Crown Range, Lake Dunstan and Frankton Beach. Cultural attractions include Clyde Historical Museum. Visit landmarks such as Goldfields Mining Centre.
What's the best way to get to and around Kawarau Gorge while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Kawarau Gorge in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), located 19.5 mi (31.3 km) away from the city centre. Another option is Wānaka Airport (WKA), located 23.5 mi (37.9 km) away.

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