YHA Tauranga is fantastic accommodation in the heart of the Bay of Plenty.  Backpacking guests can explore the delightful gardens and admire the quirky hidden garden art, tucked away around every corner. We have plenty of hammocks, sun lounges and picnic tables where you can chill out in the sun or the shade and appreciate a sense of calm and relaxation right in the heart of Tauranga.

Budding chefs and backpackers on a budget will really enjoy the excellent cooking facilities, with a large fully equipped kitchen with pizza oven, rice cooker, sandwich maker and even fresh herbs to pick in the garden.

YHA Tauranga backpackers provide you with lots of free to use equipment for your entertainment – including sports equipment, DVDs, a well stocked library, board games and a guitar.

The hostel is only a 5 minute walk from the Central Business District, where you can find an extensive range of international restaurants, cafes, art gallery, nightclubs and bars as well as the local bus depot and two cinema complexes.

All of these great amenities, knowledgeable and friendly staff and our 4 star Qualmark rating makes YHA Tauranga the perfect accommodation for your exploration of our beautiful Bay of Plenty.

Well-equipped, modern and welcoming hostel in secluded grounds a 5min walk from Tauranga centre… - The Rough Guide to New Zealand

Special features that families love At YHA Tauranga:

• Internet – CD burning, Skype phone, card readers as well as a wireless hot spot from anywhere on the hostel’s property. 
  
  
• Free linen in all rooms, free towels in private rooms, as well as private individual lockers in 6 bed multishare rooms. 
  
  
• Free mini-putt, badminton, volleyball, soccer and cricket. Also loads of in-hostel entertainment  from free Sky TV to board games and a guitar.
  
  
• The hostel staff can give you contact details of employment agencies who will help you find local work. 
  
  
• YHA Tauranga has a large fully-equipped kitchen including baking equipment, microwave, electric oven, gas hobs, rice cooker, pizza oven and sandwich maker. 
  
  
• No queuing for hot showers or toilets here as we have one shower and toilet for every eight guests.