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The Lazy Shag Backpackers

Hostel in Redwoodtown

Hostel

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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About

Set in Redwoodtown, The Lazy Shag Backpackers is a hostel. It sits close to Whale Watch Kaikoura and Harmon's Classic Car Museum, about 0.2 km from Kaikōura. The most comfortable time to visit Redwoodtown is generally January to March.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

  • Whale Watch Kaikoura0.2 km
  • Harmon's Classic Car Museum0.7 km
  • Kaikoura Museum0.8 km
  • Kaikōura Beach1.7 km
  • Racecourse Kaikoura2.1 km
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours2.2 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 17 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) — 7.1 km → all hotels near KBZ
Nearest station
Kaikōura — 0.2 km
Nearest beach
Kaikōura Beach — 1.7 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 10.4 °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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Lazy Shag Backpackers?

From The Lazy Shag Backpackers, the nearest station, Kaikōura, is about 0.2 km away; Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) is around 7.1 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Lazy Shag Backpackers from the beach?

The nearest beach, Kaikōura Beach, is about 1.7 km from The Lazy Shag Backpackers in a straight line.

Does The Lazy Shag Backpackers have wifi?

Yes — The Lazy Shag Backpackers offers free wi-fi.

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