Oamaru Backpackers
Location Great location — 7 attractions within walking distance
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About
Oamaru Backpackers is a hostel to stay in Oamaru. The hostel is close to Livery Stables and Whitestone City, about 0.4 km from Harbourside. Guests rate it 4.6/5 across 210 reviews. Recent guests highlight Excellent games room, huge TV, and a massage chair with a view of the bay!.
What guests mention
Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.
Amenities
Best for
station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km
Location
What's nearby
- Livery Stables0.2 km
- Whitestone City0.3 km
- Ōamaru Victorian Precinct0.3 km
- Friendly Bay Beach0.4 km
- Alps to Ocean Bike Trail Finish Line Picture Frame0.4 km
- Forrester Gallery0.4 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Oamaru Airport (OAM) — 17.6 km
- Nearest station
- Harbourside — 0.4 km
- Nearest beach
- Friendly Bay Beach — 0.4 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
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Oamaru Backpackers?
From Oamaru Backpackers, the nearest station, Harbourside, is about 0.4 km away; Oamaru Airport (OAM) is around 17.6 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Oamaru Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, Friendly Bay Beach, is about 0.4 km from Oamaru Backpackers in a straight line.
Does Oamaru Backpackers have wifi?
Yes — Oamaru Backpackers offers free wi-fi.
How is Oamaru Backpackers rated?
Oamaru Backpackers scores 4.6 out of 5 across 210 guest reviews.
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