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    Stewart Island Backpackers

    125 reviews
    #4 of 10 Specialty Lodging in Stewart Island
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    18 Ayr Street, Stewart Island 9818, New Zealand
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    Prices above are provided by partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and do not include all taxes and fees. Please see our partners for full details.
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    125 reviews
    #4 of 10 Specialty Lodging in Stewart Island
    Certificate of Excellence
    • Excellent52%
    • Very good27%
    • Average13%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible4%
    Travellers talk about
    “rakiura track”(13 reviews)
    “the kitchen”(20 reviews)
    “board games”(4 reviews)
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    What's included
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Family Rooms
    Wheelchair Access
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Kitchenette
    Conveniently situated in the heart of Halfmoon Bay, we offer friendly, comfortable and clean accommodation at competitive prices 365 days a year. We also have a huge camping area! Picture Vicki has lived on Stewart island for nearly 10 years and is passionate this unique and beautiful...
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    18 Ayr Street, Stewart Island 9818, New Zealand
    56.2 km to Invercargill Airport
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Wonderful stay

    Stewart Island Backpackers is the perfect choice for a budget traveller. It is walking distance to pier and supermarket. The rugby field is also very close, where you can spot wild kiwi. The staff were very friendly. The kitchen is bit old but kitchen utensils,...More

    Thank minimize940314
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    A great place to base yourself on Stewart Island

    A great place to base yourself on Stewart Island. Saw loads of Kaka here, was pretty cool. There was free storage for our stuff whilst we tramped for 11 days. Free wifi was great, bit slow in the evening - but I guess that is...More

    Thank Joel A
    Reviewed 8 June 2018 via mobile
    Friendly

    Relatively basic hostel but has all you need. We stayed in a 3 bed dorm that was clean and warm. Very quiet in common area but we were in low season. 5 minutes walk from boat port. Free red head torches to borrow from reception....More

    Thank Ben W
    Reviewed 13 May 2018 via mobile
    All good but...COLD WATER SHOWER??

    Perfect location close to the wharf and kiwi spot by the rugby field. Kitchen is nice as well as the lounge. I just can’t explain how it is not organised to have warm/ hot showers in winter, they must know we walk all day and...More

    Thank Lara-Italia
    Reviewed 25 April 2018
    Wonderful Owners

    I had the pleasure of working for Aaron and Carol (the owners) for the past month and they have time and time again proven to be great people. I would definitely recommend staying at the Stewart Island Backpackers while you explore the area. The rooms...More

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    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Free Parking
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    Wheelchair Access
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    US$53 - US$57 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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