Chillawhile in Oamaru! For lovers of people, music, art, books, food and wine! A backpackers hostel with atmosphere, heart & soul!Chillawhile Backpackers & Art Gallery offers our visitors a chance to share in the Oamaru experience, meet other like-minded guests from all over the globe, and enjoy a range of amenities while staying in a charming renovated home built by one of the town's early settlers. Chillawhile is about more than just a place to sleep at night; it's a place to share, to interact, to experience and to grow. You might arrive on your own, but you're bound to leave with friends!Chillawhile Backpackers was created based on six years of travel in various parts of the world, Chillawhile strives to bring all of the wonderful hospitable experiences under one roof, whilst the backpacking culture may undoubtedly change and grow, we hope that you can experience at Chillawhile what backpacking may have been like for some of the generations of backpackers before us.

Our dormitories are spacious and comfy - 2 kitchens, upstairs and downstairs - Bathroom and toilet facilities on both floors - Free continental breakfast every morning - 2 free computers with skype connection & CD burning software installed - Free book exchange - Bicycles available FREE for guests - WiFi access available (FREE when you stay 4 nights +) - Laundry (Cold Wash FREE when you stay 4 nights +) - Sun room - Lounge roomCinematic Art Gallery (Selection of NZ films) - Upstairs foyer dining area - Garden BBQ area - Organic vegetable and herb garden - Cactus garden - Family park at our front door - On site parking - Recycling