Description
When you stay at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers in Picton, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton War Memorial. This beach hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Picton Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Picton Harbour.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Featured ameni… more
Near Picton Museum
Located in Picton, Alicante Backpackers - Hostel is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Picton Museum and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Picton War Memorial and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from EcoWorld Aquarium.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Picton Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Picton Foreshore - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Waitohi Recreational Reserve - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Picton War Memorial - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi EcoWorld Aquarium - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Picton Harbour - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Nelson Square - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Edwin Fox Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Picton Ferry Terminal - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Victoria Domain - 1 km / 0.6 mi Edwin Fox - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Mabel Island - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi Waikawa Marina - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi Johanneshof Cellars - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi The nearest airports are: Picton (PCN) - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 34.5 km / 21.5 mi The preferred airport for Alicante Backpackers - Hostel is Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Entertainment
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Smoking
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Laundry
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Newspapers
- Sale of tickets
- Children
- Kids' board games
- Restaurants
- Barbecue / grill
- Breakfast buffet
- Shared kitchen
- Activities
- Golf course within 3 km
- Snorkelling
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Excellent
Based on 65 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Picton
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 65 TripAdvisor reviews
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Sunshine68588060718
Featherston, New Zealand
15/12/2025
“Our go-to accommodation in Picton”
We have used this accommodation a number of times over the last few years, catch the evening ferry from Wellington to Picton, arrive about 11:30 pm - midnight and drive up to Piwaka who are always welcoming even on the late arrivals, leaving a key out for us, or still being open. Nicci is a very f… more
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Jonjonkiwi
brisbane
27/02/2023
“Excellent value”
Great value. Very close to Ferry Terminal and shops and restaurants. Great friendly service, yum fresh free breakfast. The rooms, ammenities and beds were clean, tidy and comfortable. Highly recommend. Would definitely go back and stay here
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Tina M
02/02/2023
“Friendly Family Owned in a great location ”
Right from the time I booked over the ph to the time I left Nicci the on-site owner was supper helpful and friendly, I arrived early because of my flight so she stored my bag and the cleaners got my room ready asap While they were doing that Nicci told me to help myself to the complementary breakfa… more
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lucianaaA8467TD
24/04/2022
“Highly recommended !”
I had a great stay at Piwaka ( actually, 2 different stays). Lodge is great located, in the middle of Picton with everything handy. It has 2 kitchens, so plenty of space for your cookings. Breakfast is included, rooms are simple but comfortable and clean ( loved that the dorm rooms have a basin, re… more
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Sam B
20/01/2022
“Do not Expect much”
We been there on 30th-31st Dec 2021. The family room was horrible. Not up to our expectations which we find from the image provided on the website. I realize how different it is from image and reality. I was shocked but just for one night so I manage it by spending most of the time outside with m… more
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