# Avon City Backpackers, Linwood Avon City Backpackers is a hostel at 563 Worcester St, Linwood, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 389 6876. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Gloucester St, route 5) is 166 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 4 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 563 Worcester St, Linwood _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Hostels _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 389 6876 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.avoncitybackpackers.com/, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## In its own listing Offering the closest tent sites available to the city and free local phone calls, Avon City Backpackers is located 5 minutes from the CBD. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** High density residential zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [563 Worcester St](https://www.chch.live/linwood/563-worcester-street), 4 reports on file ## The reports nearby 1,299 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024929), [602 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/602-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024930), [602 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/602-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024917), [599 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/599-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9024910), [127 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/127-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024890), [121 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/121-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024879), [121 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/121-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024853), [567 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/567-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024854), [567 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/567-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9024840), Gloucester St, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9024828), [136 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/136-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9024829), [136 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/136-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024824), [136 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/136-linwood-avenue) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Gloucester St, 166 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St, 201 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Linwood Ave near Cashel St, 421 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Worcester St](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/worcester-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Avon%20City%20Backpackers%2C%20563%20Worcester%20St%2C%20Linwood%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.530805939956174,172.66806756356374) ## Nearby - [Around About Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/around-about-dairy-christchurch), Dairies & convenience, 105 m - [The Salvation Army Family Store](https://www.chch.live/business/the-salvation-army-family-store-christchurch), Op shops, 162 m - [Audingly Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/audingly-motel-christchurch), Motels, 238 m - [Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/dairy-christchurch), Dairies & convenience, 266 m - [Under The Red Verandah](https://www.chch.live/business/under-the-red-verandah-christchurch), Cafés, 314 m - [Piki Te Ora Health Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/piki-te-ora-health-centre-christchurch), Doctors & clinics, 317 m - [Worcester Corner Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1500-worcester-corner-reserve), park, 48 m - [Buccleugh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/969-buccleugh-reserve), park, 505 m - [Hereford Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1122-hereford-playground), park, 557 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ ## The nearest other hostels - [Inner City Pad](https://www.chch.live/business/inner-city-pad-phillipstown), Phillipstown, 892 m - [Old Country House](https://www.chch.live/business/old-country-house-christchurch), Linwood, 919 m - [The Old Countryhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/the-old-countryhouse-christchurch), Linwood, 943 m - [Kiwi House](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-house-christchurch), Linwood, 1.2 km - [Small Kiwi House](https://www.chch.live/business/small-kiwi-house-christchurch), Linwood, 1.3 km - [Mackenzies Hotel and Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/mackenzies-hotel-and-backpackers-christchurch), Christchurch, 1.6 km - [Vagabond Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/vagabond-backpackers-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.6 km - [Chester Street Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/chester-street-backpackers-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.7 km - [Every one in Linwood](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel#in-linwood) ## Also in Linwood - [Community Pharmacy Linwood](https://www.chch.live/business/community-pharmacy-linwood-christchurch), Pharmacies, 319 m - [Linwood Avenue Dental Practice](https://www.chch.live/business/linwood-avenue-dental-practice-christchurch), Dentists, 331 m - [Z Espress - Linwood](https://www.chch.live/business/z-espress-linwood-christchurch), Fast food, 336 m - [Z](https://www.chch.live/business/z-christchurch), Petrol stations, 340 m - [Big Daddy's Liquor - Eastgate](https://www.chch.live/business/big-daddy-s-liquor-eastgate-christchurch), Bottle stores, 385 m - [Aja Indian Street Food](https://www.chch.live/business/aja-indian-street-food-christchurch), Restaurants, 414 m - [Your Shout](https://www.chch.live/business/your-shout-christchurch), Brewing Supplies, 422 m - [Super Liquor Linwood](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-linwood-christchurch), Bottle stores, 426 m - [Nuggets Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/nuggets-bar-christchurch), Bars & pubs, 448 m - [Nuggets](https://www.chch.live/business/nuggets-christchurch), Bars & pubs, 450 m - [Every kind of business in Linwood](https://www.chch.live/linwood#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.530805939956174&lon=172.66806756356374) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.530805939956174,172.66806756356374,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Avon%20City%20Backpackers) - [Linwood](https://www.chch.live/linwood), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Avon City Backpackers?** A hostel in Linwood, Christchurch. **Where is Avon City Backpackers?** 563 Worcester St, Linwood, on [Worcester St](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/worcester-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.530805939956174,172.66806756356374,17) **Is Avon City Backpackers still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Avon City Backpackers?** phone [03 389 6876](tel:033896876) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.avoncitybackpackers.com/) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other hostels are near Avon City Backpackers?** [Inner City Pad](https://www.chch.live/business/inner-city-pad-phillipstown) (892 m), [Old Country House](https://www.chch.live/business/old-country-house-christchurch) (919 m), [The Old Countryhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/the-old-countryhouse-christchurch) (943 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel). **What’s near Avon City Backpackers?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/linwood/563-worcester-street) holds 4 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Around About Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/around-about-dairy-christchurch) (105 m); the Gloucester St bus stop is 166 m away: route 5; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Worcester Corner Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1500-worcester-corner-reserve) (48 m). **What stood where Avon City Backpackers is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.530805939956174&lon=172.66806756356374) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/avon-city-backpackers-christchurch Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel Suburb: https://www.chch.live/linwood