Title: Point Break Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Point Break Backpackers Beach fun, near Rawhiti Domain ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/c6acf581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/46432d5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/ea85d7e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/74c6e073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/99494eb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Point Break Backpackers, near New Brighton Beach, offers a relaxed vibe travelers love. The onsite café serves good coffee, and the manager hosts social receptions. Guests can borrow bikes, visit the golf course, or enjoy the games room and library. 6.4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 6 - Oct 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 7 - Oct 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![6 Bed Dorm | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/afeac7fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Dorm ### Highlights Hairdryer Desk Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![2 Bed Dorm | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/eb7d457b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2 Bed Dorm ### Highlights Hairdryer Desk Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![8 Bed Mixed Dorm | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/26f71957.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8 Bed Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Single Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/d89ac690.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights TV Hairdryer Desk Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Double Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/df9bd0fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights TV Hairdryer Desk Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Family Room, Multiple Beds | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/4598305b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Multiple Beds ### Highlights TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Desk Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 6 - 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/be13401e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FChristchurch-Hotels-Point-Break-Backpackers.h9629233.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FChristchurch-Hotels-Point-Break-Backpackers.h9629233.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.50834%2C172.72740&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=icusHv4YW0Dg1HQMRfHMsgdJX0E=) 6 Union Street New Brighton, Christchurch, 8641 #### What's nearby - New Brighton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Christchurch Gondola - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles - Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles - Hagley Park - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles - Sumner Beach - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Woolworths - ‬6 min walk - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk - ‪Phad Thai Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Naked Baker - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### Point Break Backpackers Hostel near New Brighton Beach Located close to Rawhiti Domain and Travis Wetland, Point Break Backpackers provides an adjacent golf course, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to an arcade/games room and a library, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge). You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - A billiards/pool table, smoke-free property and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Point Break Backpackers offer amenities, such as WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Shared bathrooms with showers and hairdryers ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114700000/114690400/114690337/739a3d4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Christchurch Backpackers and Cafe New Brighton - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping £28 includes taxes & fees 10 Oct - 11 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=114690337&PinnedHotelID=114690337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3883900/3883823/828f1709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel Addington - Parking included - Free WiFi - Game room - Business services 8.8 Excellent 332 reviews £32 includes taxes & fees 8 Oct - 9 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=3883823&PinnedHotelID=3883823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/e5109f58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LyLo Christchurch Christchurch Airport - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=15616452&PinnedHotelID=15616452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627900/9627848/3772098f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachlife Apartments New Brighton - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 297 reviews £73 includes taxes & fees 7 Oct - 8 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=9627848&PinnedHotelID=9627848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 Pets not 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 at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: NZD 50.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - 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 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Point Break Backpackers Hostel Christchurch Point Break Backpackers Hostel Point Break Backpackers Christchurch Point Break Backpackers Point Break Backpackers Christchurch Point Break Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Point Break Backpackers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Point Break Backpackers? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Point Break Backpackers? > Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Point Break Backpackers? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does Point Break Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 39.00 per person applies. ### Where is Point Break Backpackers located? > Located in New Brighton, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of New Brighton Beach and Rawhiti Domain. Avon Heathcote Estuary and Bottle Lake Forest Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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