Ariki Backpackers
Location Excellent location — 8 attractions within walking distance
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About
Ariki Backpackers is a hostel to stay in New Plymouth. It sits close to Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum and might could, about 13.4 km from Waitara Road. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.1/5 across 220 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The rooms were warm and cozy and the services and facilities were spot on..
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Location
What's nearby
- Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum0.1 km
- might could0.1 km
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre0.3 km
- Gover St Gallery0.6 km
- Janes Gallery0.6 km
- Pukekura Railway0.6 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- New Plymouth Airport (NPL) — 10.8 km → all hotels near NPL
- Nearest station
- Waitara Road — 13.4 km
- Nearest beach
- Autere / East End Beach — 1.9 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 14.2 °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 Ariki Backpackers?
From Ariki Backpackers, the nearest station, Waitara Road, is about 13.4 km away; New Plymouth Airport (NPL) is around 10.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Ariki Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, Autere / East End Beach, is about 1.9 km from Ariki Backpackers in a straight line.
How is Ariki Backpackers rated?
Ariki Backpackers scores 4.1 out of 5 across 220 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.
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