Bus routes/stops
(on Racecourse Road & Epsom Road)
Railway Station
Riccarton Park Racecourse
Teachers College
Canterbury University
College of Education
Riccarton Rotary Sunday Market (10am till 2pm every Sunday)
Hornby Shopping Mall
Bush Inn Shopping Centre
Westfield Shopping Centre
Lincoln University
City Centre
Westpac Trust Centre
Ski hire 800 metres
St Marks Church
St Christophers Church
Racecourse Hostel and Racecourse Backpackers Hostel accommodation features:
Casual, short or long term accommodation
Peaceful singles, twin, triple, quads and double rooms and dormitories
Free on-site and off-street parking
Built-in heater in every room
Mini-fridge in every room
Free wireless broadband WiFi access with your own laptop/mobile, keeping you in touch with the world
Internet Access - Cheap internet access available for all guests at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel (only $3/30 mins)
Computer is located in main building at reception.
No need to go to an internet cafe. Printer also available for use.
Refreshments and food available from the reception/convenience store/cafe
Laundrette - Washing Machines & Clothes Dryer
Outdoor Clothesline
EFTPOS
Grocery, games and DVD hires and much more in store
Fully equipped kitchen
Car Park
Guest lounge with pool table in cozy fireplace environment
Toilets and Showers
Telephone - you can call your friends and families. Local calls are free. To make international calls, calling cards are available at reception.
TV in every room
Wheelchair and disability access
Pick-up service to and from the Christchurch Airport, and Central City
In-house counter whereby you can get all your daily essentials - including top-ups for Vodafone, Telecom, 2 Degrees, Digicel and calling cards for local and international calls from a Registered Retailer of Ezi-Pay
Power sites for caravan, campervan and mobile homes
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel also known as Racecourse Hostel was awarded the RealGold® Hospitality Award - innovative and resourceful organisation with a building desire to improve customer service and experience.