Wilderness Backpackers is offering accommodations in Haast. The property offers bike rental and features a garden and playground. Some rooms also feature a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. At the hostel you'll find a restaurant serving American, Australian and Asian cuisine. Dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Guests at Wilderness Backpackers will be able to enjoy activities in and around Haast, like hiking, diving and fishing. Queenstown Airport is 124 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
4 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
5 twin beds
and
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.2
Low score for Haast

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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Hard Antler Bar and restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Australian • Asian
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Dairy-free

Amenities of Wilderness Backpackers

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and costs NZD 5 per 24 hours.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Wilderness Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Wilderness Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Wilderness Backpackers

  • Wilderness Backpackers is 500 feet from the center of Haast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Wilderness Backpackers has 1 restaurant:

    • Hard Antler Bar and restaurant
  • Wilderness Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beach
    • Badminton equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
  • The prices at Wilderness Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Wilderness Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.