About Pinedale Backpacker Lodge & Apartment
Tourism Award Winner 2009 and a 'Top Rated Hostel for 2008 as voted by Hostelworld customers'
Come and see why everyone loves staying at Pinedale. You choose between a private, self-contained 2 bedroom apartment or shared facilities in the lodge with the option of private double or twin rooms, dorms or family rooms. Also offering transport in the Pinedale van to Mt Hutt, the club fields in Arthurs pass, Christchurch airport/city or day trips when the mountains are closed (additional charges apply).
The apartment has 1 double and 1 single room, heat pump and double glazing, guaranteed hot water, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, TV, private garden, BBQ, mountain views, separate storage room. Laundry facilities available.
The lodge has a relaxed, friendly vibe, spacious living areas with sunken fire and surrounding "love-pit", pool table, video library, high speed internet and wireless, as well as a large, fully equipped kitchen, individually heated bedrooms with beds fully made, ski tuning equipment, laundry, drying and storage facilities - so you will love it too!
Pinedale Lodge is only 10 minutes drive from the base of Mount Hutt Ski Area. If you don't have a car, book a seat in the Pinedale van to take you to Mt Hutt, or the Arthurs Pass Club fields.
Within walking distance of Pinedale are several legendary pubs and an art house movie theatre. The Visitor Centre is nearby as are supermarkets, a book shop, galleries, ski and snowboard shops and a gym. There are plenty of places to eat, including takeaways, pub meals, cafes and restaurants.
Nearby activities include skiing, hot air ballooning, jet boating, Lord of the Rings tours, tandem skydiving, hiking, golf, rafting, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and horse-riding.
Pinedale Lodge is an easy 1 hour drive from Christchurch International Airport along the travelling route between Christchurch, Mt Cook and Queenstown.