Stewart Island Backpackers
Location Great location — 5 attractions within walking distance
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About
Set in Bluff, Stewart Island Backpackers is a hostel. The hostel is close to Rakiura Museum and Rakiura Jade, around 1.8 km from Ryan's Creek Aerodrome. The most comfortable time to visit Bluff is generally January to March.
Amenities
Location
What's nearby
- Rakiura Museum0.2 km
- Rakiura Jade0.3 km
- Observation Rock0.4 km
- Bathing Beach0.7 km
- Watercress Beach0.7 km
- Lonnekers Beach1.0 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) — 1.8 km → all hotels near SZS
- Nearest beach
- Bathing Beach — 0.7 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 11.6 °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 Stewart Island Backpackers?
From Stewart Island Backpackers, Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) is around 1.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Stewart Island Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, Bathing Beach, is about 0.7 km from Stewart Island Backpackers in a straight line.
Does Stewart Island Backpackers have wifi?
Yes — Stewart Island Backpackers offers free wi-fi.
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