The Bug Backpackers - Nelson
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About
Set in Nelson South, The Bug Backpackers - Nelson is a guesthouse. The guesthouse is close to Mockingbird Studio and Paddy's Knob, about 2.8 km from Grove Station. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4/5 across 212 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The room was lovely and clean, and the bed was amazing..
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Location
What's nearby
- Mockingbird Studio1.4 km
- Paddy's Knob1.4 km
- Viewing Platform1.4 km
- Flamedaisy Glass Design1.6 km
- Hot Clay Gallery1.6 km
- Nelson Provincial Museum1.7 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Nelson Airport (NSN) — 3.8 km → all hotels near NSN
- Nearest station
- Grove Station — 2.8 km
- Nearest beach
- Tāhunanui Beach — 2.3 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 12 °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 The Bug Backpackers - Nelson?
From The Bug Backpackers - Nelson, the nearest station, Grove Station, is about 2.8 km away; Nelson Airport (NSN) is around 3.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is The Bug Backpackers - Nelson from the beach?
The nearest beach, Tāhunanui Beach, is about 2.3 km from The Bug Backpackers - Nelson in a straight line.
How is The Bug Backpackers - Nelson rated?
The Bug Backpackers - Nelson scores 4.0 out of 5 across 212 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.
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