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Covered deck with outdoor tables at Stewart Island Backpackers

Halfmoon Bay · Stewart Island

Backpackers and camping on Stewart Island

Friendly, comfortable and clean, in the heart of Halfmoon Bay. A short walk from the ferry and close to the Rakiura Track.

  • 25 tent sites,
    October to May
  • Reception
    7am to 7pm daily

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Stewart Island Backpackers building from the street with native gardenA kākā on the veranda

About us

Stewart Island Backpackers

Conveniently situated in the heart of Halfmoon Bay, we offer friendly, comfortable and clean accommodation at competitive prices. We also have a camping area!

Brilliant if you're going on one of the walks around the Island, including one of New Zealand's Great Walks, the Rakiura Track.

  • Fresh sheets, pillow, duvet and blanket on every bed
  • Well-stocked kitchen, pool table and BBQ
  • Locked gear storage while you're tramping

No pets, e.g. dogs, allowed.

Have a look around the site and contact us if you want to know more!

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New prices from 1 October 2026

Rooms

Prices per night in NZ dollars. Infants 5 yrs and under are free.

Dorm room with single beds

Dorm bed

No bunk beds · Max 4 per room · Towel supplied. Child (6 to 16 yrs) $37 · Infant (5 yrs and under) free

$55 / night

Twin room with two single beds

Twin room

Two single beds · One person or two people · Towel supplied

$120 / night

Double room with a double bed

Double room

Single/double room · One person or two people · Towel supplied

$120 / night

Tent on the lawn with native garden behind

Tent sites · 1 October to 1 May

Book a tent site for camping

We have 25 tent sites available. Full use of the Backpackers facilities is included.

$30 adult per night · $25 per child (up to 16 yrs) · Infant (5 yrs and under) free

Plan your trip

Getting here

  • By ferry: the ferry arrives at the main wharf in Halfmoon Bay, 600m away. We are a 7 minute flat walk.
  • By plane: Stewart Island Flights' courtesy van takes you to their depot on the waterfront, a 2 minute walk from us.
  • Taxi: Aurora Cab & Co, 0277 227 935
  • Check in from 2pm, check out by 10am. We can store your luggage.
Oban and Halfmoon Bay from Golden Bay Road

Schools, universities and youth groups

Place for school, university and youth group camps

We can take up to 63 people, with the Pavilion or Community Hall booked through us for meals and leisure time.

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Aerial view of ObanPenguin on Stewart Island

Gallery

  • Boats moored in Halfmoon Bay
  • Veranda outside the bedrooms
  • Tents on the camping lawn
  • Aurora Australis over the water
  • Oban from Golden Bay Road
  • Dorm room
  • Double room
  • Twin room
  • Sunset over the lawn
  • Tent site at sunrise
  • Street side block and garden
  • Outside toilets and showers
  • Aerial view of Oban
  • Penguin on Stewart Island
  • Kākā on the veranda
  • Kitchen
  • Lounge
  • Tent site
  • Outdoor veranda seating

Contact us

Stewart Island Backpackers · Rooms · Tent site

18 Ayr Street, Stewart Island, 9818

+64 3 219 1114

office@stewartislandbackpackers.co.nz

Reception hours to ring: 7am to 7pm daily

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Your credit card is not charged. It secures the booking, and you pay on arrival.