About this property
Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden. You will find a shared kitchen and common area at the property. Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 1.2 km from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 450 metres away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Israel“Very good and beautiful lounge, nice rooms. I really enjoyed it. . good price” - Courtney
New Zealand“Everything it had to offer. I would stay here again” - Henry
United Kingdom“The building and facilities is really quite nice and comfortable.” 
Karen New Zealand“A homely feel about this place, very clean, we stayed in a twin room, plenty of room. Was quiet and lovely views over the Harbour. 4min walk from old Oamaru.”- Gethin United Kingdom“Good location in town. The owner let me use the garden hose to clean down a bike after finishing alps to ocean - very much appreciated and helpful addition. Great price for a private, quiet comfortable room.”
Kimberley New Zealand“Absolutely loved the convenience in distance from my veterinary clinic placement.”
Lucia
Australia“Very good location to go see the penguins. Everything was very clean and the facilities were very nice.”- Kimberley New Zealand“I loved how everything was nice and tidy, absolutely peaceful. Was 5 minutes drive to my vet placement. Definitely staying here again”
- Lucille
France“Lovely place, very cosy, feels like being at home! Great attention to details, very smooth check in and good facilities also!” - Becky United Kingdom“Really cosy hostel with a homey feel. Just one dorm room and some private rooms so you get to know other travellers staying there. It is a remote check in via an app which isn't ideal but as it’s such a small place it doesn’t really make sense for...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note children under the age of 16 years cannot be accommodated in dormitory rooms. They are permitted to stay in a private room with an adult.
From 3 December 2021 until further notice, All eligible guests will be required to have a ‘My Vaccine Pass’. All guests 12 years old and over, staying at Oamaru Backpackers will either need to be fully vaccinated or have a legitimate exemption from vaccination. The lead booking name is responsible for communicating this to all guests within their group.
All guests 12 years old and over will be required to provide proof of vaccination status (fully vaccinated or exempt) at the time of check-in.
Failure to provide this may result in your booking cancelled and you will need to arrange accommodation elsewhere.
Please inform Oamaru Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
