Kia Ora - Welcome to the Albatross

Kia Ora - Welcome to the Albatross Backpacker Inn

"Top Rated Hostel 2008" as voted by Hostelworld Travellers

Situated in the beautiful coastal town of Kaikoura where the mountains meet the sea, the Albatross Backpackers Kaikoura offers travellers an opportunity to relax and unwind in one of the most beautiful environments on Earth.

The Albatross Backpacker Inn is the perfect environment for the independent-minded traveller. Our facilities include a modern and well-equipped kitchen, a homely lounge, and a spacious dining area, all of which are separate from our sleeping areas. The hostel itself is situated in a sheltered position in the town making the Albatross a peaceful and relaxing location to spend time in Kaikoura. If you'd like to know more about what the Albatross has to offer take a look at our facilities & rates page or go to our Bookings page to make a reservation.

About Kaikoura

Kai (To Eat) Koura (Crayfish), is steeped in Maori history and tradition as well as a popular eco-tourism destination. This is a place where the snow-capped Kaikoura Mountain Range meets the Pacific Ocean. It is a stunning backdrop to a town where you can surf and ski in the same day. A town where you can Kayak without the crowds, Skydive, go Fishing, Horse Trek, or Hike the beautiful climb to the top of Mt Fyffe.

Kaikoura is also famous the world over as a feeding ground for a rich array of marine life including one of the grandest creatures on earth, the giant Sperm Whale. All year round the Kaikoura coastline is graced by the presence of these majestic and graceful masters of the deep ocean along with a myriad of other marine species. These include Dusky dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, and a diverse selection of marine birds including, of course, the Albatross, all of which makes Kaikoura an ideal meeting place for wildlife and people alike.

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What We Offer ;

-Made up beds
-Warm, homely atmosphere with woodburner
-Ran by experienced and passionate travellers
-No big bus groups
-FREE Fairtrade Tea and Coffee
-FREE Herbs and well equipped kitchen
-FREE local calls and card phone
-FREE Movies and separate TV lounge
-Well stocked Book Exchange
-24 hour wireless internet and terminals with Skype
-Extra linen / towels to hire
-Outdoor courtyards and garden with BBQ
-Guest laundry
-Closest Hostel to Dolphin Encounter
-7 minutes walk to Town Centre; Close to bars, cafes, and restaurants
-1 Block from the Beach
-Complimentary pick-up from Train Station upon request
-Pick-up/Drop-off at the door with Atomic Shuttle Bus Service -Start of Peninsula Walkway
-Member of Kiwi Green; we take steps to limit our environmental impact

Where Are We?

We are in the historic part of the town, away from the busy SH1 Highway, yet only a 7 minute walk from the centre of town. We can arrange a courtesy pick-up from Kaikoura train station with Kaikoura Shuttles, or Atomic Shuttles bus service, who run up and down the East coast between Nelson and Christchurch will pick-up and drop-off from our door (assuming you book through them directly and not via Nakedbus - they will match Nakedbus prices). We are a short walk from where the other buses stop in town.

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