Rawhiti

Rawhiti Backpackers is an accommodation located in Geraldine, New Zealand.

The hostel was originally a maternity hospital and has tranquil views overlooking the friendly village of Geraldine. The hostel offers a friendly atmosphere and is bicycle-friendly, allowing guests to take their bikes to their rooms. All beds are fully made, and guests have reported having the best night's sleep they've had in New Zealand. The hostel provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Rooms come complete with a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while some units have additional bathrooms and private entrances.

The facilities at Rawhiti Backpackers include a fully equipped kitchen, a shared shower and toilet block, as well as a separate shower and toilet for privacy. The hostel also has a sunny, warm, comfortable lounge and sun lounge, a garden area with a barbecue and seating, a DVD player, and a television. Guests can also rent bicycles on site. The property offers various recreational opportunities, including hiking and cycling.

Geraldine has many things to offer, including local artists, specialty shops, a historic cinema, a variety of cafes and pubs, and nature walks within the village with Talbot Forest. In the summer, guests can enjoy white water rafting, 4x4 adventures, and kayaking. In the winter, the hostel is only about an hour away from three commercial ski fields and some private ones, two hours away from even more.

Rawhiti Backpackers is located nearly 10 minutes on foot from the Susan Badcock Studio and 62 km from Lake Tekapo. The hostel is situated in 10 minutes' walk of Geraldine Observatory and The Giant Jersey. While staying at this hostel, guests have access to Geraldine Vintage Car