Located in Queenstown, 2297 feet from Skyline Gondola and Luge, The Black Sheep Backpackers features a hot tub and multiple storage spaces including ski storage. Guests can enjoy multiple social events on site. The Black Sheep Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property. Each room includes a shared bathroom. A flat-screen TV with DVD player is featured in private rooms, along with tea and coffee making facilities. The dormitory rooms feature pod beds with a private charging outlet, reading light and curtain for privacy. There is a shared kitchen at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing and cycling. The hostel also offers free use of bicycles. Shotover River is 1 mi from The Black Sheep Backpackers, while AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 3.7 mi away. Queenstown Airport is 3.7 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Queenstown, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!


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2 twin beds
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
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Phillip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The backpackers was really good, a very friendly atmosphere, good kitchen facilities and the spa and sauna are fantastic.
Jeffery
Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
For backpackers, this is a great place to stay. Black Sheep Backpackers meet all ranges of their customer's need in terms of room and their rates. Which makes it affordable and very pleasant space to stay. And the staffs are a big PLUS.
Francisco
Chile Chile
It's an amazing location, super friendly staff and clean kitchen. The room was quite spacious with a really comfy bed.
Caroline
United States United States
The location was amazing, I also enjoyed the views and the kitchen space was really nice.
Vy
New Zealand New Zealand
Nice and clean,good WiFi. There’s hot pool (looked not very clean) and sauna. Charging points right next to the bed.
Lea
United States United States
Common areas are super nice you can enjoy some time outside! Dorms were okay!
Ramesh
New Zealand New Zealand
It is very much easy to log into the room, 2 mins to walk and enter the town centre.
Mary
Australia Australia
Twin room was great, quiet, clean, easy to access. Share bathroom was basic and a bit tight to move around, but had good hot water. Hot tub was fantastic! Kitchen well appointed and clean.
James
New Zealand New Zealand
The feel of the backpackers was modern and stylistic. Very close to the central hub of town, if I had've had more time there, it would have been easier to do lots of things in Queenstown from that central location. Digital electrical codes are...
Pele
Australia Australia
Very clean, bathrooms seemed newly re done. Spa was amazing. Staff were super friendly, and the location was great!

Area info

Amenities of The Black Sheep Backpackers

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Laundry

House rules

The Black Sheep Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 380 is required on arrival. That's about $223. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property’s reception opening hours are: 08:00 to 20:00. Late check-in is available until midnight/24:00. Please let the property know your expected time of arrival, in advance, using the special request box when booking or using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard.

Please note for bookings of 6 or more people, different policies and procedures apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please be aware that group bookings are required to leave a $50 deposit upon arrival which you will receive back if no damage to the property has been done.

Please note room number is not guaranteed and can be changed as required by the property.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

All bookings with a value over $500 will be pre charged, they are still fully refundable if canceled outside of the standard free cancellation policy window.

We also have available towels available $10 deposit + $2 cleaning fee.

A damage deposit of NZD 380 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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