The Lazy Shag Backpackers
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
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
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
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
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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