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Waiheke Backpackers Hostel
Also known as Catherine Mitchell Reserve

421-423 Sea View Road, Onetangi


About Waiheke Backpackers Hostel

Waiheke Backpackers Hostel is located above Onetangi Beach with stunning sea views and nearby attractions and activities.

Waiheke Island is known for its many beautiful beaches such as Cactus Bay and Oneroa Bay. It is also known for its award-winning wineries.

Wake up to the sound of the seagulls or tūī and head down the hill for a walk or run along Onetangi Beach.

Enjoy a meal or some refreshments at one of the local beachside cafés, restaurants or shops. Enjoy a stroll through the vineyards.

Ask staff for advice on tours, attractions, and activities in the area.

How to book accommodation at Waiheke Backpackers Hostel

By selecting the 'Book online' button you can:

  • check availability
  • see the costs
  • find more information about the accommodation and capacity.

Book online

Facilities and amenities

Rooms

  • Fifteen single bunk rooms (two-person maximum per room).
  • One dorm with two bunks (four-person maximum).
  • One room with queen bed and bunk bed (assisted mobility room).
  • One room with queen bed (assisted mobility room).
  • One room with queen bed and en-suite bathroom.

Facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi.
  • Linen and blankets supplied.
  • Laundry: coin-operated washing and drying.
  • Lounge with TV and comfortable furnishings.
  • Reception area and office.
  • Separate male and female toilets.
  • Four unisex individual shower rooms with basin, mirror and seated changing area.
  • Kitchen and dining area with fridge and freezers, stove, ovens, microwaves, cookware, utensils and crockery.
  • Outside deck, barbecue, picnic table and seating areas with amazing sea views.

Parking

  • Free car parking.

Accessible features

  • Two assisted mobility accessible rooms.
  • Unisex accessible toilet and shower.

How to get to Waiheke Backpackers Hostel

Take the ferry to Waiheke Island. Ferries run from 5.35am to 11.45pm, with regular services from 8am to 8pm.

Check out the Fullers timetable for more information.

When you arrive at Waiheke, you can take a taxi, shuttle or bus.

Contact details and hostel reception hours

421 Seaview Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island

09 372 7003

021 HOSTEL (021 467 835)

waihekebackpackers@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 Reception hours: 8am to 8pm

 Check in: 2pm to 8pm

 Check out: 10.30am

You need to know

Animals

Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.

Alcohol

Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. See Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.

Smokefree parks

Our parks are all smokefree.

Waste

Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

Outdoor fires

It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.



Contact us to report a problem at this park.