Title: Point Break Backpackers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Point Break Backpackers Suburban hostel in Christchurch with free parking ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/c6acf581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room](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/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/46432d5e.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 [Nov. 8 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 9 - Nov. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=9629233&PinnedHotelID=9629233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/afeac7fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Dorm ### Highlights Hair dryer Daily housekeeping Desk Hair dryer Daily housekeeping Desk - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![2 Bed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/eb7d457b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2 Bed Dorm ### Highlights Hair dryer Daily housekeeping Desk Hair dryer Daily housekeeping Desk - 129 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin 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 Hair dryer Daily housekeeping Hair dryer Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/d89ac690.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights TV Hair dryer Daily housekeeping Desk Hair dryer Television Daily housekeeping Desk - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/df9bd0fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights TV Hair dryer Daily housekeeping Desk Hair dryer Television Daily housekeeping Desk - 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 drapes/curtains Hair dryer Daily housekeeping Desk Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Television Daily housekeeping Desk - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 6 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629233/be13401e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Hair dryer Daily housekeeping Soundproofed Hair dryer Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin 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.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FChristchurch-Hotels-Point-Break-Backpackers.h9629233.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/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 - 0.5 km - Christchurch Gondola - 11 min drive - 11.6 km - Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 12 min drive - 8.6 km - Hagley Park - 13 min drive - 9.7 km - Sumner Beach - 15 min drive - 13.0 km #### 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 - ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive - ‪Seaview Fish And Chips - ‬2 min walk - ‪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/game 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 rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Point Break Backpackers have amenities such as WiFi. 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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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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? > Check-out 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. Ask a question