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Taringatura Backpackers

1.0 star property

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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809 S Hillend-Dipton Rd, Dipton West, Southland, 9791
  • Place, Burt Munro
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Surrey Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Bill Richardson Transport World
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Cabin, Mixed Dorm, Garden View

Basic Cabin, Mixed Dorm, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Dipton West

With a stay at Taringatura Backpackers in Dipton West, you'll be 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Anderson Park and 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from Anderson Park Art Gallery. .This hostel is 29.9 mi (48.2 km) from South African War Memorial and 30.4 mi (48.9 km) from Otakaro Park.
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What's nearby

  • Burt Munro - 45 min drive - 59.6 km
  • Civic Theatre - 47 min drive - 60.7 km
  • Surrey Park - 47 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Stadium Southland - 47 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 48 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 48 min drive

About this property

Taringatura Backpackers

Hostel in Dipton West with free parking
Taringatura Backpackers offers 5 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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 only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Taringatura Backpackers Dipton West
Taringatura Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Taringatura Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique property, very dated. The camp facitlies were well worn but comfortable, except for the beds which were totally worn out and in nedd of replacement
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Het heeft een hele leuke vibe, vooral de veranda is leuk. De staat van de accommodatie is wel wat verouderd, maar daar is de prijs ook naar. Sla deze plek niet over.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025