YHA Waitomo Juno Hall

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  • Dog-friendly pitches on a quiet working farm with a YHA hostel
  • Under a mile from Waitomo Caves and close to rafting and ziplines
  • Tennis court and high-season pool on site; meet and feed animals
Ready to explore the world-famed attractions of Waitomo? You'll be in pole position at YHA Waitomo Juno Hall, where the grass pitches are less than a mile from the magical glowworm caves and within easy reach of a collection of adventure activities including rafting, abseiling and ziplining. As you'll no doubt have guessed from the name, this site is within the grounds of a YHA hostel, and that means camping guests have access to the spacious common areas inside the main chalet-style building (with facilities like a launderette, wifi, lockers, a fridge and a TV room as well as the usual toilets and showers). There’s a tennis court on site here, and a saltwater swimming pool that's open in high season for a cool dip. And as there's also a working farm on site, you can take a gentle wander to see the horses, pigs, sheep and deer or ask to get involved in handfeeding some of the smaller animals. Dogs are welcome on site, but because of the animals you'll need to keep them on a lead. The area around the caves has a small shop and a few places to eat; for a bigger selection you'll need to head to Otorohanga, 10 minutes’ drive away. And there are attractions beyond the caves too – while you’re out and about in the local area, you may also like to check out things like Otorohanga Kiwi House and Marokopa Falls.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 20
RV & Motorhome sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Site types & availability

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Location

YHA Waitomo Juno Hall

600 Waitomo Caves Valley Road

RD5

Te Kūiti

Waikato

New Zealand

3985

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland NZST (GMT+12:00)

GPS

38.26441°S
175.12255°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Waitomo Caves are the big attraction around here, of course – and there are several ways to experience them. The classic cave tour involves a boat ride into the caves, looking up at thousands of glowworms as you hear stories of the caves' history and significance from your guide (often direct descendants of the Māori chief who first explored the place). That’s a lovely way to see the main attraction, and if you only have time for one trip, this should be it. There are more adventures to be had though, if you want them – the activity centre next to the hostel organises thrilling underground rafting expeditions and another a couple of minutes away has abseiling. Above ground (by quite some way) are the Waitomo Caves Ziplines (three minutes' drive) for a taste of treetop life. Away from the caves, you may like to hike in Mangaokewa Reserve (20 minutes) or see the cascades at Marokopa Falls (35 minutes) and Omaru Falls (40 minutes). And you can also get up close to the country’s cute national bird at Otorohanga Kiwi House (15 minutes).

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does YHA Waitomo Juno Hall have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is YHA Waitomo Juno Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near YHA Waitomo Juno Hall? The Waitomo Caves are the big attraction around here, of course – and there are several ways to experience them. The classic cave tour involves a boat ride into the caves, looking … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of YHA Waitomo Juno Hall?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at YHA Waitomo Juno Hall? From $38.55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.