Chillawhile Backpackers And Art Gallery

HostelQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

About

Chillawhile Backpackers And Art Gallery is a hostel to stay in Oamaru. The hostel is close to North Otago Rugby and Janet Frame's house, about 1.8 km from Ōamaru, about 2.9 km from Friendly Bay Beach. Within a short walk you'll find 1 place to eat and 1 supermarket. The most comfortable time to visit Oamaru 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

North Otago Rugby1.2 km
Janet Frame's house2.1 km
North Otago Museum2.4 km
Forrester Gallery2.5 km
Ōamaru Victorian Precinct2.7 km
Whitestone City2.8 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 1 place to eat🛒 1 supermarket

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Oamaru Airport (OAM) — 14.7 km
Nearest station: Ōamaru — 1.8 km
Nearest beach: Friendly Bay Beach — 2.9 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 10.8 °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