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HostelThe Backpacker Group

The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.4 Very good345 reviews #88#88 of 119 in Queenstown 4.3/5on Google, 207 reviews 6.8Location score

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About The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker

The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker is a hostel in Queenstown, New Zealand. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 345 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 820 m from the centre of Queenstown. The nearest beach is 680 m away. The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 6.8 km away.

Type
Hostel
Check-in from
14:00
Check-out until
10:00
Rooms
14
Floors
3
Chain
The Backpacker Group
Smoking
Smoke-free property
Other stays within 500 m
35

39 Robins Road flamingkiwi.co.nz

Prices

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How The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker scores

Better rated than 23% of hotels in Queenstown

  • Guest rating 8.4
  • Location 6.8
  • Facilities 3.3
  • Spa & wellness 0.0
  • Beach access 8.0

Queenstown average

Rating on Google

4.3/5

207 Google reviews

  • 5★70%
  • 4★16%
  • 3★7%
  • 2★2%
  • 1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

Amenities

Leisure

  • Terrace

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking & transport

  • Free parking

Services

  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage

In the rooms

  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • In-room safe
  • Coffee or tea maker

Policies

  • Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

Location

Location score
6.8/10
Walk grade
60/100 Somewhat walkable
Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
33
Shops within 500 m
4
Sights within 1 km
3
Nearest beach680 m11 min walk
Nearest airportQueenstown Airport (ZQN)6.8 km15 min drive
Distance to the centreQueenstown820 m13 min walk

Everyday places nearby

Food shopMcKibbon’s of Royalburn130 m2 min walk
PharmacyQueenstown Pharmacy420 m7 min walk

Sights nearby

  • Kiwi Park Queenstown380 m
  • Odyssey Sensory Maze630 m
  • Fear Factory Queenstown640 m

Weather in Queenstown

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Questions about The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker

How do guests rate The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker?

The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 345 reviews, which is better than 23% of rated hotels in Queenstown.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

Is there parking at The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

How far is The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker from the airport?

The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 6.8 km away in a straight line.

Is The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 680 m from the hotel.

How many rooms does The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker have?

The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker has 14 rooms on 3 floors.

Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker?

Yes: McKibbon’s of Royalburn, about 130 m away (2 min walk).

Where is the nearest pharmacy to The Flaming Kiwi Backpacker?

Queenstown Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 420 m away (7 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score