HOW TO RENT?

winter 2024

  • From 8.00 am to 10.00 am, somebody is here, also from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm 
  • if you are outside the time slots, you can turn up and try your luck, don't telephone, first in first served, no reservations are possible unless you stay with us 
  • please don't telephone 
  • when you turn up, you will fill out the form so please have your ID with you and a  credit card  for your security deposit 
  • no credit card? then you need a 

  • A debit card or $200 deposit( max 2 pads and 1 book per debit card or cash rental)  when you return the gear you get refunded.

  • We are down to our last 2 books so you can only rent a guidebook with a mat rental 
Where can I stay?

with us of course, book your bed with us and get a discount on your mat rentals and reservation ability

Can I pick up between 5.00 and 9.00 pm?

Sure can, even better if you do it between 5.00 and 8.00 pm

Can I drop off earlier?

Sure can, the hostel is open from 3.00 pm 

Reservation options / Can I reserve a pad?

if you are staying with us and are booked in then reservation is possible. Otherwise, it is first in first serve, the only exception is school groups.

Do you have enough pads?

we have 12 pads  and 5 sit start in stock and generally don't run out 

Do I need to telephone?

No, unless you have a Question not listed  so we can add it , otherwise no

Do you rent by the hour /half day /24 hours?

No, we don't, The rental rates listed below are per rental day 

can I get a discount?

Of course, stay with us, our rental rates have been the same for the last 6 years and will be for the coming 6 years

can i get a refund if :

i get tired? change my mind? changed my plans? it started raining /snowing?  No

Check out https://www.castlehill.nz/webcams/  for current weather webcams

What Can I Rent?
  • Bouldering mat
  • Guide books(very limited)
  • Shoes
  • Chalk bags
     
What do you sell?
  • Chalk 
  • Tape 
  • Old pads (1 for sale as at $100 and 2 @  $150 )