Gateway Backpackers
Hostel
Sign in to add a photo.
About
Gateway Backpackers is a hostel in Thames. The hostel is close to Birds Lookout and Thames Historical Museum, about 1.3 km from Grahamstown Station, about 29.6 km from Surf beach. Within a short walk you'll find 13 places to eat and 2 supermarkets. The most comfortable time to visit Thames is generally January to March.
Location
What's nearby
- Birds Lookout1.0 km
- Thames Historical Museum1.2 km
- Thames School of Mines Museum1.3 km
- Goldmine Experience1.8 km
- Traditional arrival point of Tainui canoe5.3 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
🍽️ 13 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 5 pharmacies & clinics
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) — 1.7 km → all hotels near TMZ
- Nearest station
- Grahamstown Station — 1.3 km
- Nearest beach
- Surf beach — 29.6 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.
Street view
Planning a trip? Read our guides to hotel star ratings, booking direct to save and reading reviews like a pro.
Reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to review Gateway Backpackers.
Similar stays in Thames
More places to stay in Thames
The nearest listings, by straight-line distance.
Motel0.3 km
Shortland Court★★★★
208 Jellicoe Crescent, Thames 3500
★ 4.0 (84)
Motel0.3 km
Shortland Motel
Motel0.5 km
Tuscany on Thames★★★★
200 Jellicoe Crescent, State Highway 25, Thames 3500
★ 4.5 (159)
Caravan Park0.5 km
Danby Field
Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
Mt Pleasant Bed and Breakfast
Hotel0.5 km
The Rocker Box Bar/Imperial Hotel
476 Pollen Street, Thames 3500
★ 4.2 (81)moderate