Stewart Island Backpackers

Southland

Southland

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CampgroundPowerTent SiteDrinking WaterShowerToilets

About this campsite

Stewart Island Backpackers offers tent sites with power, showers, toilets and drinking water on remote Stewart Island/Rakiura, New Zealand.

Stewart Island Backpackers provides tent sites with essential facilities including power points, drinking water, hot showers and toilets. Located on Stewart Island, New Zealand's third-largest island, this accommodation option suits campers seeking a base to explore Rakiura's unique birdlife, coastal walks and remote southern landscapes. The backpackers offers a practical alternative to Department of Conservation campsites for visitors wanting powered sites and shower facilities. Contact the operator directly for current rates, availability and booking requirements.

What this place offers

Amenities

Power

Drinking Water

Shower

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Location

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Common questions about Stewart Island Backpackers

What facilities does Stewart Island Backpackers have?

Stewart Island Backpackers has power, tent site, drinking water, shower and toilets. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Stewart Island Backpackers online?

We hold no online booking link for Stewart Island Backpackers, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Stewart Island Backpackers?

Stewart Island Backpackers sits in STL. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Stewart Island Backpackers

Facilities recorded for Stewart Island Backpackers
Facility	On site
Power	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes
Shower	Yes
Toilets	Yes

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