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Point Break Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach fun, near Rawhiti Domain

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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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6 Union Street New Brighton, Christchurch, 8641
  • Place, New Brighton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Gondola
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sumner Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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6 Bed Dorm

6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bed Dorm

2 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Christchurch

At Point Break Backpackers you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of New Brighton Beach and Rawhiti Domain. .This beach hostel offers a business centre, a games room and a library. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this New Brighton hostel, you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Avon Heathcote Estuary and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Bottle Lake Forest Park.
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What's nearby

  • New Brighton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christchurch Gondola - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Sumner Beach - 15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Woolworths - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Naked Baker - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Fish And Chips - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Point Break Backpackers

Beach fun, near Rawhiti Domain
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. There's an onsite business centre. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Point Break Backpackers. Self parking is free.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Point Break Backpackers offers 19 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Christchurch hostel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 1 for 10 minutes)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 1 for 10 minutes)

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 July 2023 to 31 December 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 1.00 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 1 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 39.00 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Point Break Backpackers?

Point Break Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Point Break Backpackers?

Yep, Point Break Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Point Break Backpackers?

Yep, Point Break Backpackers is a short 5-minute walk from New Brighton Beach.

Does Point Break Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Point Break Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Point Break Backpackers?

Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Point Break Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Point Break Backpackers?

There is a golf course next to Point Break Backpackers.