Directions to Empire Hotel Backpackers

From the Intercity bus-stop walk 5 minutes south through the main street (Thames Street) towards the i-SITE. Look for our notice board outside out door on the pavement. Other buses and shuttles, Magic Bus, Cook Connection, Penguin Express will stop at our door on request.
If you are travelling by car, drive south from Christchurch, or north from Dunedin. When in Oamaru follow the signs to the i-SITE. You will see us from there.