Location
1873 The Wanderer Backpackers is located in the centre of the south island's east coast, 2 hours south of Christchurch, 2 1/2 hours north of Dunedin.
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Backpacker Accomodation
We offer friendly and affordable accomodation for visitors to New Zealand.
We have 21 Beds Available as well as the option to pitch a tent in the backyard. Prices start from $18NZD. we can also provide short,mid or long term accomodation. |
Local Attractions
Caroline bay has been voted one of the top ten beaches in New Zealand and is a proven hit with tourists arriving in Timaru. We can offer the use of a bike to go for a cycle around the town and bike tracks. Timaru has an excellent aquatic centre for those wanting to relax and have a sauna or spa or just a general swim or attend the gym. Timaru is around 1 hours drive to Lake Tekapo where you will be able to have a relaxing soak in he hot pools or sit and admire the beautiful scenery at the edge of the lake. At night you can go to the top of Mt John and head to the observatory to go stargazing. |
REVIEWS
We stayed the four of us for one night. You find all what you need there and most of all the kindness of Blair who has been so cool with us, he took us to the beach after dinner to try to see pinguins, even though they were not here, we had a nice walk ;) thanks again Blair !
We stayed the four of us for one night. You find all what you need there and most of all the kindness of Blair who has been so cool with us, he took us to the beach after dinner to try to see pinguins, even though they were not here, we had a nice walk ;) thanks again Blair !