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Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH

Hostel in Gisborne

Hostel3.8 (115 reviews)

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About

Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH is a hostel in Gisborne. It sits close to Poverty Rugby and Hydroslide, around 2.9 km from Gisborne Airport. It scores 3.8/5 from 115 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Stayed here for over 3 months and honestly had a great experience..

What guests mention

Stayed here for over 3 months and honestly had a great experience.

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Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

  • Poverty Rugby0.3 km
  • Hydroslide1.0 km
  • Waikanae Beach1.2 km
  • Toi Ake1.5 km
  • Gisborne City Vintage Railway1.5 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum1.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 3 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Gisborne Airport (GIS) 2.9 km → all hotels near GIS
Nearest beach
Waikanae Beach1.2 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 12.6 °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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH?

From Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH, Gisborne Airport (GIS) is around 2.9 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH from the beach?

The nearest beach, Waikanae Beach, is about 1.2 km from Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH in a straight line.

Does Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH have wifi?

Yes — Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH offers free wi-fi.

How is Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH rated?

Flying Nun Backpackers - BBH scores 3.8 out of 5 across 115 guest reviews.

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