Shoestring Backpackets

HostelQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

Location Great location — 5 attractions within walking distance

About

Shoestring Backpackets is a hostel in New Plymouth. It sits close to Bowl of Brooklands and Eastern Hillside Lookout, about 12.5 km from Waitara Road, about 1.7 km from Autere / East End Beach. The area has 7 places to eat and 2 supermarkets within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit New Plymouth is generally January to March.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

Bowl of Brooklands0.7 km
Eastern Hillside Lookout0.7 km
Cannon Hill0.8 km
Brooklands Zoo0.8 km
Pukekura Railway0.9 km
Janes Gallery1.0 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 7 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: New Plymouth Airport (NPL) — 10.2 km → all hotels near NPL
Nearest station: Waitara Road — 12.5 km
Nearest beach: Autere / East End Beach — 1.7 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