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Swaggers Backpackers

Hostel in Oamaru

HostelQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

Location Great location — 7 attractions within walking distance

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Swaggers Backpackers is a hostel in Oamaru. It sits close to Livery Stables and Ōamaru Victorian Precinct, about 0.3 km from Harbourside. 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

  • Livery Stables0.3 km
  • Ōamaru Victorian Precinct0.3 km
  • Whitestone City0.3 km
  • Forrester Gallery0.4 km
  • Friendly Bay Beach0.5 km
  • Alps to Ocean Bike Trail Finish Line Picture Frame0.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 16 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Oamaru Airport (OAM) — 17.6 km
Nearest station
Harbourside — 0.3 km
Nearest beach
Friendly Bay Beach — 0.5 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.

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