Welcome to the heart of Queenstown! Main shopping, bars, café and restaurant areas are all around Base Discovery Lodge, and most of our rooms have balconies looking out to the lake and mountains.

Built in 2004 Base Discovery Lodge is brand new, with completely modern facilities, and a bathroom adjoining every room.

Our friendly local staff will ensure that you experience the best of Queenstown’s incredible scenery, kiwi culture & adrenaline pumping adventure activities.

We also have:
- Altitude Bar : nightly entertainment & theme nights
- Altitude Café : $10 Meal Deals
- Base Travel : book adventure activity and onward travel
- Job Search centre and Visa & immigration assistance
- 24hr internet access
- Plasma Screen TV lounge & chill out area with an open fire
- Modern kitchen, dining, laundry, ski season drying room facilities
- And all the good stuff you expect from a quality Backpackers!

Base Discovery Lodge is one of eight unique & friendly Base Backpackers properties across New Zealand providing a full range of world class, centrally located backpacker accommodation from private ensuites to share rooms.