# Kiwi House, Linwood

Kiwi House is a hostel at 373 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch.

[Call 03 377 9287](<tel:+6433779287>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Kiwi%20House%2C%20373%20Gloucester%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiwi%20House%2C%20373%20Gloucester%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Gloucester St near Fitzgerald Ave, route 5) is 47 m away; a quiet street on the Rapanui Shag Rock route passes within 164 m. The address’s own page keeps 2 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 373 Gloucester Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Hostels _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 377 9287 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Website:** https://kiwihouse.co.nz/, unreachable when last read _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Also known as:** KiwiHouse _(OpenStreetMap)_

## In its own listing

Unique accommodation for travelers in NZ, stay one night, a few weeks or even a few months. If you are new to Christchurch looking for a job or studying in Christchurch, then Kiwi House could be an ideal place to stay.

_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:** Medium density residential zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [373 Gloucester Street](https://www.chch.live/linwood/373-gloucester-street), 2 reports on file

## What stood on Gloucester Street

[1860, Photograph: Mr Luck's House, Gloucester Street, Christchurch 1860](https://collection.canterburymuseum.com/objects/767639)

_From Canterbury Museum. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Long Tail Thai Takeaways, 2025-02._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/gloucester-street#s-then)


## The reports nearby
1,337 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9043589), [208 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/208-fitzgerald-avenue)
- [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/9038646), [374 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/374-gloucester-street)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9038641), [374 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/374-gloucester-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9038636), [374 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/374-gloucester-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9025667), [337 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/337-worcester-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9016766), [324 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/324-worcester-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9016746), [300 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/300-worcester-street)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/9000952), [377 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/377-gloucester-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8994687), [426 Armagh Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/426-armagh-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8951048), [361 Armagh Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/361-armagh-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8950393), [354 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/354-worcester-street)
- [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/8944072), [340 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/340-worcester-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Gloucester St near Fitzgerald Ave, 47 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Gloucester St near Fitzgerald Ave, 52 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Fitzgerald Ave near Armagh St, 251 m (routes 7) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Quiet street, Rapanui Shag Rock route, 164 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Gloucester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/gloucester-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Kiwi%20House%2C%20373%20Gloucester%20Street%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5294263,172.6529044)

## Nearby

- [Adorian Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/adorian-motel-christchurch), Motels, 175 m
- [City Worcester Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/city-worcester-motel-christchurch), Motels, 194 m
- [McGirr Motors](https://www.chch.live/business/mcgirr-motors-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 220 m
- [Figlo Laundromat](https://www.chch.live/business/figlo-laundromat-christchurch-central-city), Laundromats, 234 m
- [Trinity Glass](https://www.chch.live/business/trinity-glass-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 236 m
- [e-motors](https://www.chch.live/business/e-motors-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 251 m
- [Worcester Pump Station Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1340-worcester-pump-station-park), park, 155 m
- [William Brittan](https://www.chch.live/park/1734-william-brittan), park, 337 m
- [Beverley Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1801-beverley-park), park, 392 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

- [Small Kiwi House](https://www.chch.live/business/small-kiwi-house-christchurch), Linwood, 254 m
- [The Old Countryhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/the-old-countryhouse-christchurch), Linwood, 290 m
- [Old Country House](https://www.chch.live/business/old-country-house-christchurch), Linwood, 315 m
- [Vagabond Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/vagabond-backpackers-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 459 m
- [Chester Street Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/chester-street-backpackers-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 517 m
- [Around The World Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/around-the-world-backpackers-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 556 m
- [Luxury Without Limits in CBD](https://www.chch.live/business/luxury-without-limits-in-cbd-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 603 m
- [Eco Villa](https://www.chch.live/business/eco-villa-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 690 m
- [Every one in Linwood](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel#in-linwood)

## Also in Linwood

- [Crazy Discounter](https://www.chch.live/business/crazy-discounter-christchurch), Dairies & convenience, 321 m
- [Creative Salon](https://www.chch.live/business/creative-salon-christchurch), Hairdressers, 328 m
- [Pizza Hut](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-hut-christchurch), Restaurants, 328 m
- [Polynesian Choice](https://www.chch.live/business/polynesian-choice-christchurch), Fabric, 331 m
- [Bread O'Clock](https://www.chch.live/business/bread-o-clock-christchurch), Bakeries, 332 m
- [Spice Heaven](https://www.chch.live/business/spice-heaven-christchurch), Delis, 332 m
- [Curry House](https://www.chch.live/business/curry-house-christchurch), Restaurants, 335 m
- [Westpac](https://www.chch.live/business/westpac-christchurch), ATMs, 335 m
- [Hibbards Butchery](https://www.chch.live/business/hibbards-butchery-christchurch), Butchers, 337 m
- [Imperial Indian](https://www.chch.live/business/imperial-indian-christchurch), Restaurants, 341 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=-43.5294263&lon=172.6529044)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5294263,172.6529044,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Kiwi%20House)
- [Linwood](https://www.chch.live/linwood), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/102819426), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Kiwi House?**

A hostel in Linwood, Christchurch.

**Where is Kiwi House?**

373 Gloucester Street, Linwood, on [Gloucester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/gloucester-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5294263,172.6529044,17)

**Is Kiwi House still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

**How do you contact Kiwi House?**

phone [03 377 9287](tel:+6433779287), its [website](https://kiwihouse.co.nz/).

**What other hostels are near Kiwi House?**

[Small Kiwi House](https://www.chch.live/business/small-kiwi-house-christchurch) (254 m), [The Old Countryhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/the-old-countryhouse-christchurch) (290 m), [Old Country House](https://www.chch.live/business/old-country-house-christchurch) (315 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel).

**What’s near Kiwi House?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/linwood/373-gloucester-street) holds 2 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Adorian Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/adorian-motel-christchurch) (175 m); the Gloucester St near Fitzgerald Ave bus stop is 47 m away: route 5; a quiet street on the Rapanui Shag Rock route passes within 164 m; nearest park: [Worcester Pump Station Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1340-worcester-pump-station-park) (155 m).

**What stood where Kiwi House is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5294263&lon=172.6529044)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- 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 2026-10-18

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Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses
Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel
Suburb: https://www.chch.live/linwood
