The Mousetrap Backpackers
HostelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)
Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance
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About
Set in Paihia, The Mousetrap Backpackers is a hostel. The hostel is close to Paihia Beach and Paihia Beach Lookout, about 5.7 km from Whangae Tunnel, about 0.2 km from Paihia Beach. Within a short walk you'll find 22 places to eat. The most comfortable time to visit Paihia is generally December to February.
Location
What's nearby
- Paihia Beach0.2 km
- Paihia Beach Lookout0.2 km
- Scenic Reserve0.3 km
- Horotutu Beach0.8 km
- Te Ti Beach1.3 km
- Paihia Lookout1.4 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
🍽️ 22 places to eat💊 1 pharmacy or clinic
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Bay of Islands Airport (KKE) — 16.8 km → all hotels near KKE
- Nearest station
- Whangae Tunnel — 5.7 km
- Nearest beach
- Paihia Beach — 0.2 km
- 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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