Karibu Backpackers
HostelQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)
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About
Karibu Backpackers is a hostel in Whakatane. The hostel is close to Te Wharetaonga Museum and Gallery and Moutohora Island Sanctuary, about 9.1 km from Awakeri. The most comfortable time to visit Whakatane is generally December to February.
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
- Te Wharetaonga Museum and Gallery1.4 km
- Moutohora Island Sanctuary2.1 km
- Mataatua Wharenui2.2 km
- Kohi Point Lookout2.5 km
- Muriwai's Cave2.8 km
- Whakatāne Heads3.3 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
🍽️ 4 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 3 pharmacies & clinics
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Whakatāne Airport (WHK) — 6.7 km → all hotels near WHK
- Nearest station
- Awakeri — 9.1 km
- Nearest beach
- Ōhope Beach — 8.7 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
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