Surf 'n Snow Backpackers
Location Excellent location — 11 attractions within walking distance
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About
Surf 'n Snow Backpackers is a hostel to stay in Auckland. The hostel is close to Sky Tower and GoodNewsForYou Gallery, about 0.6 km from Waitematā. The most comfortable time to visit Auckland is generally December to February.
What guests mention
Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).
Amenities
Best for
station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km
Location
What's nearby
- Sky Tower0.1 km
- GoodNewsForYou Gallery0.2 km
- Gow Langsford Gallery0.4 km
- Toi o Tāmaki / Auckland Art Gallery0.4 km
- Queen Sweet Art & Print0.5 km
- Gus Fisher0.5 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Auckland Heliport — 10.1 km
- Nearest station
- Waitematā — 0.6 km
- Nearest beach
- Westhaven Beach — 1.8 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 13.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- NZD
- Power
- Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Surf 'n Snow Backpackers?
From Surf 'n Snow Backpackers, the nearest station, Waitematā, is about 0.6 km away; Auckland Heliport is around 10.1 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Surf 'n Snow Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, Westhaven Beach, is about 1.8 km from Surf 'n Snow Backpackers in a straight line.
Does Surf 'n Snow Backpackers have wifi?
Yes — Surf 'n Snow Backpackers offers free wi-fi.
How is Surf 'n Snow Backpackers rated?
Surf 'n Snow Backpackers scores 2.2 out of 5 across 743 guest reviews.
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