The White Elephant Backpackers Hostel

Come and enjoy this elegant homestead or our new accommodation units with private bathroom and verandas, nestled in this Motueka's White Elephant Backpackers' mature garden setting. We have accommodation providing tent sites, bunks, dorms, doubles, bedrooms and ensuite rooms.

Based in Motueka, near Nelson, New Zealand we are ideally situated for the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks. Close enough to town to walk into the cafes and for pick ups for kayaking, skydiving (parachuting), abseiling, kite surfing, water taxis, tramping (hiking), caving, horse riding, biking, quad biking, motorcycling, arts & crafts and the regions beaches. Large gardens so gather around the barbecue and exchange travelling experiences. Make the White Elephant Backpackers, your home away from home while enjoying this beautiful part of New Zealand.

Or if those activities don't appeal, then there's always relaxing on the golden Kaiteriteri sands, perusing the arts and crafts, following the pottery trails, visiting vineyards for wine tasting, enjoying fine food in the many restaurants and cafes or catching a film at one of the local cinemas. The Tasman and Nelson regions have so much to offer, you'll wonder how you'll fit it all in.

Here at the White Elephant Backpackers, we're passionate about the Abel Tasman, Motueka and Nelson regions. We're keen to tell you about our area, activities, trips and beaches you should not miss. We can also offer and arrange for you accommodation plus activity with no extra charge.