• The New Excelsior Backpackers is situated in the centre of Christchurch city.
• From the airport, catch a shuttle bus for only NZ$15pp. These shuttles run 24 hours a day and will deliver to the door.
• If your budget is tight, the City-Airport Flyer Bus will drop you at the Bus Exchange (only 2 mins walk from us) for NZ$7. When getting off the bus, walk half a block down the street to the corner of Manchester St and Lichfield Sts. The hostel is directly in front of you across the road - right behind the big palm tree.
• From the train station, catch a shuttle bus for only NZ$5 to our door.
• Taxi services are also available from both the airport and the train station.
• Also, we're only a short walk from Cathedral Square and the Intercity bus depot in Worcester St.