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Paekakariki Backpackers

Address:   11 Wellington Rd, Paekakariki, Paraparaumu
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone:   (04) 902 5967
Website:   http://www.wellingtonbeachbackpackers.co.nz/

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Average Rating:   (2 votes)

Paekakariki Backpackers comfortably accommodates 17 adult and child guests in 6 rooms (two houses)—and has generous indoor/outdoor cooking, dining and relaxing areas. With views, sunsets!

Walk up the path (or take the 35 steps) to our hilltop hideaway and be rewarded with great sea views across Cook Strait to the South Island, spectacular sunsets and a 2 minute walk to a long, uncrowded sandy beach.

The pond has goldfish, blue penguins sometimes sleep beneath the share room—and there’s an Axolotl (Mexican walking fish) in a tank you can watch too.

Passing through Wellington but don’t want to stay in the city?
Then visit our lovely coastal village 30 minutes north of Wellington on State Highway 1 (with trains every 30 minutes to/from Wellington).

Our local village has 3 restaurants (and another one 20 minutes walk down the beach), two fish and chip shops, a bar, and fruit/vegetable and grocery shops. For more extensive shopping and entertainment (movies, etc.) the Paraparaumu Shopping Centre is 10km up the road. Local attractions include the Amazing Fly-By-Wire, Kapiti Cheese Factory, Nyco Chocolate Factory, Kapiti Island Bird Sanctuary and 4x4 hire.

Features and facilities of Paekakariki Backpackers includes:

  • Internet
  • One dog (very friendly labrador), three cats, goldfish, and an axolotl.
  • The private rooms are locked (by you) and we can provide safe storage for those in shared rooms
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Open-plan living area with wood-burning fireplace
  • Outdoor decks and lawn areas with tables and chairs for lounging/outdoor dining
  • Trampoline
  • Coin operated laundry

Close to Wellington if you need it. A world away if you don't.


Tags:   paekakariki  backpackers  hostel  accommodation  paraparaumu  beach  sunsets  

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    Emma posted on August 2nd, 2012
    Overall Rating: 10.0 / 10

    This was by far the best place we stayed over our 2 weeks in New Zealand. We arrived late at night and they greeted us so warmly. The rooms were absolutely beautiful and we could chose between the sea view at the back of the house or the mountain view at the front. A stunning location with friendly owners...you will not regret staying at this gem!!

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    Andrew Rakich posted on October 2nd, 2011
    Overall Rating: 10.0 / 10

    The most absolutely amazing backpackers experience I have ever had. I went there a poor unenlightened soul, it changed my life. I have now given up my life in the rat race and have dedicated myself to rescuing baby penguins, which was always my secret dream. The grace of the hosts, gentle ambiance of the place and stunning surroundings all contributed to my life's epiphany. I cannot say strongly enough that you must go there! In fact, change all of your travel plans, to maximize your time there. Really!!!