If you are looking for an affordable place for your School Team, Sports Team, family or group of friends to stay in Tauranga/Mount Maunganui, then we got you covered! We have years of experience hosting a wide range of school, sports and music groups also large family gatherings and groups of friends in our Tauranga Backpackers. We go out of our way to ensure you have an easy and enjoyable time with us.

We have many years of experience hosting groups of all sorts and sizes. We have a dedicated large group area that can be hired out exclusively! There is private access for just your group only and it is separated from the rest of the building. You will have your own TV room, a large spacious kitchen and dining area with the best harbour views in town, bathrooms, and unlimited FREE high-speed Wi-Fi!

The group area, Moana Views, has two 12 bed dorms with amazing sea views and a 6-bed dorm with two large historic sash windows. More backpacker style rooms can be occupied from the main hostel area if your booking is larger than 30 people or if you are wanting some private rooms. Staying in our Tauranga hostel with us means you will have a carefree, fun, and easy, comfortable, and stress-free stay! There is no place anywhere in Tauranga more suitable for your group than Wanderlust NZ! We offer the location in downtown Tauranga, private facilities, high standard service, and views! This all on a budget. We can add additional continental breakfast to make your stay even more affordable and comfortable.

We are the perfect location, situated right next to Tauranga Domain, close to Blake Park, the Hockey and Netball fields and ASB stadium. We are in the Tauranga CBD close to all the shops, café’s/restaurants, and a huge selection of adventure activities. We are also a stone throw away from TripAdvisors voted best beach in New Zealand, Mount Maunganui main beach.

We would love to welcome you to stay with us!