Sustainable Accommodation

Travel Well. Leave a Lighter Footprint.

At Wanderlust NZ, we believe great travel and responsible tourism go hand in hand. We’re proud to be a 5 Star Silver Qualmark-rated hostel, and we’re committed to making thoughtful choices that respect the environment, our local community and the beautiful place we call home.

Located right on the Tauranga waterfront, in a historic building on The Strand, we’re lucky to be surrounded by a harbour, coastline and natural landscapes worth protecting. We believe looking after these places is everyone’s responsibility — and that even small actions can make a difference.

Small Actions. Big Difference.

Sustainability is an ongoing journey, and we’re always looking for ways to reduce our impact and do better. We’ve put a range of initiatives in place to help us operate more responsibly, and we invite our guests to get involved too.

Whether you’re staying for a night, a week or longer, there are simple ways to travel more thoughtfully. Be mindful of your water and energy use, reduce waste wherever you can, respect our shared spaces and support local businesses and experiences.

Explore Tauranga. Respect the Place.

From the Tauranga harbour to the beaches and walking tracks around Mount Maunganui, this part of New Zealand is pretty special. Help us keep it that way by taking your rubbish with you, respecting wildlife and natural spaces, and leaving every place as you found it — or even better.

We encourage all our guests to embrace the leave no trace mindset, whether you’re exploring the city, heading to the beach or setting off on your next adventure.

Better Travel Starts With All of Us

We don’t believe responsible travel has to be complicated. It’s about being aware of the choices we make, respecting the places and people we encounter, and leaving a positive impact wherever possible.

Have a look at some of the initiatives we have in place below, join us in doing your bit, and help protect this beautiful land and sea for future generations.

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