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Backpackers Wanaka, New Zealand

BASE Wanaka

Welcome to BASE Wanaka! Our hostel in Wanaka is minutes walk from what can only be rated as one of the most beautiful lake and mountain vista views in the world.

With two floors of accommodation, BASE Wanaka is setting a new standard in budget with luxury backpacker accommodation.

Enjoy your dinner on our second floor guest kitchen balcony while watching the sunset—which is second to none!

BASE Wanaka has an excellent central location; just minutes walk to shops, cafés and local stores. Superior facilities, fun communal areas and friendly local staff make our Wanaka backpackers the perfect place to stay.

Mint Bar and Café is open from 4:00 pm offering excellent service and value priced, high quality meals.

BASE Wanaka Features

• Fully made up beds with hotel quality linen rooms
• Under bed lockers in multi-share rooms
• Private rooms with LCD TV's and en suite bathrooms
• Sanctuary—female only rooms
• Central heating
• Quality linen
• Laundry, drying room during ski season
• Fully equipped kitchen
• State of the art TV room with free DVD hire
• Global Gossip High speed internet café with wireless capabilities
• Base Travel desk for expert advice and exclusive deals
• On-site Mint Bar
• Double glazing on all windows

On-site Massage therapist offering:

• Neuromuscular/trigger point therapy
• Advanced sports massage
• Therapeutic/swedish massage

Mint Bar

Mint Bar is Wanaka's only backpacker and apres ski bar! Mint offers wicked entertainment, live sports, world class DJ's and epic live music every night of the week!

Come straight from the mountain to Mint bar and get stuck into our gourmet pizzas and nightly drink specials.

At Mint you have a choice of either mingling in the courtyard, playing pool, competing in the hilarious bar games, getting amongst the dance floor, or just chilling in front of the open fire with a glass of mulled wine!

Special Offers

VIP card holders will receive NZ$1 off their room rate per night, minimum!

For bookings and further information about staying at our budget accommodation in Wanaka, please contact us, visit our backpackers in Wanaka Web site, or make a booking.

About Wanaka

Every year Wanaka hosts a number of world-class festivals and events, including the biggest three-day air show in the Southern Hemisphere, Warbirds Over Wanaka.

Lake Wanaka
Photographer: Bob McCree
(www.bobmccreephotos.co.nz)

At the International World Heli-Challenge, the world's best snowboarders and skiers tackle the demanding back country alpine slopes for the supreme title.

The township of Wanaka is a magnet for visitors who want to find the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and indoor luxury.

There are comfortable places to stay, great shops and eateries—and all the time there's the call of the wild. The lake, mountains and around-the-year events calendar will keep you looking forward to tomorrow.

In the heart of the Southern Lakes you'll find the time and space to revitalise your soul.

For bookings and further information about staying at our budget accommodation in Wanaka, please contact us, visit our backpackers in Wanaka Web site, or make a booking.

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