Ramblers Rest Backpacker Hostel
Ashburton, Canterbury
About
Howard and Carolie have been providing hostel accommodation for backpackers, travellers, and ramblers on working holidays since 2007.
We have diverse international backgrounds and a love for travel and meeting people from all cultures. Howard grew up in the USA but travelled the world and lived in various locations throughout Europe as a child. Howard was 17 when he left on a grand adventure to South Africa to study Veterinary Science where he met Carolie's family. Less than a decade later they were married and raising their children in Zimbabwe. In 1994 they emigrated to the distant and beautiful shores of New Zealand with their four children where they have put their roots down in Ashburton. "We understand what it's like for travellers who have come halfway around the world, and we love helping you feel like you're at a home away from home, sharing in your journey and giving you some great memories of New Zealand to take home with you"
"When we first arrived in New Zealand we took the time to get to know our new home. In 1995 we travelled around the South Island in Maui campervans, and ever since then, we've been adding to our domestic travel logbooks.
Please ask us all about the best spots to see - believe it or not there are even a few gems in the Mid Canterbury district!
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Practical Info
Price
Hostel rooms: Single room 1 bed: $40.00 per night, $160 per week (limited availability). Shared room 2-3 beds: $35.00 per person per night, $140 per week
Hours
8.00 am - 8.00 pm
Facilities
Free Wifi
Parking
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Laundry Facilities
Air Conditioning and Heating
Getting here
You'll find us to the east of the Ashburton CBD on Tancred Street, which is accessible of the East Street 5 minutes from the central Ashburton retail area