YHA Whangarei

This friendly, comfortable hostel is set in spacious grounds overlooking Whangarei harbour and the town basin. Whangarei is an excellent location to experience some of the best dive sites New Zealand has to offer. Explore the surrounding extinct volcanoes and the Abbey caves network.

The Whangarei YHA BAckpackers Hostel is comprised of a converted villa and modern wing with a full range of facilities and room types. Enjoy the warmth of a log fire in winter or relax in the BBQ area in summer. Join in the hostel Matakohe- Limestone Island replanting project and help to restore the native plants and animals to this tranquil island.

Whangarei is the base for diving expeditions to the Poor Knights Marine Reserve, (one of the top 10 dive sites of the world). Diving and snorkelling can be easily arranged. Enjoy the Mt Parahaki reserve bush walks and free night time glow-worm walks.