Rawhiti Backpackers

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Situated on sunny hill overlooking village of Geraldine, Rawhiti Backpackers is a great place to relax and unwind on the journey through the wonderful scenery of the South Island.

Rawhiti is Maori for "Sunrise". This name was given to the building in 1924 when it was originally built as a Maternity Hospital.

Other features include:

Guest Laundry
Shower and Toilet Block
Internet and E-mail Access
2 Fully Equipped Kitchens
Free use of Two Barbecues
Sunny Outdoor Areas
Park Like Grounds
Off Street Parking
Secure Bike Shed
Free use of Mountain Bikes

Accommodation Information

We have 7 rooms available. some may be closed during winter months

2 Double
2 Twin
1 Single
1 Shared (3 Beds)
1 Shared (5 Beds)

We also have two shared lounges.

The main lounge has board games, book exchange, and television.

The sun lounge is perfect for breakfast and lunch in the sunshine.
Full use is made of the sun for solar water heating before using back up methods of heating water.

Location Information

Local bush & River Walks
Cafes
Vintage Car Museum
2 Golf Courses
Historic Buildings and Museum
Historic Cinema
Art Trail
Peel Forest walks and longer tramps
Peel Forest Horse trekking
White Water Rafting (Summer)
4 Ski Fields (Winter)
Lord of the Rings Tours