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Aqua Lodge Backpackers

Hostel in Napier

Hostel

Location Excellent location — 8 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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Aqua Lodge Backpackers is a hostel to stay in Napier. It sits close to Hawkes Bay Rugby and National Aquarium of New Zealand, about 0.2 km from Te Awa. The most comfortable time to visit Napier is generally December to February.

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Hawkes Bay Rugby0.5 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand0.6 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand0.6 km
  • Napier Urban Farmer's Market0.7 km
  • Trainworld0.7 km
  • Faraday Museum of Technology0.8 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 62 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 7 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) — 4.9 km → all hotels near NPE
Nearest station
Te Awa — 0.2 km
Nearest beach
Contentious Beach — 2.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 11.9 °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

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