Haurata Backpacker, Gisborne

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Description

This old shearers quarters has been given a face lift with fresh paint then decorated tastefully making it an authenic cosy backpacker heaven.
The backpacker building is set in the large rambling Haurata garden.

The two bedrooms each have a set of bunks and a single bed.

There is an open plan kitchen ,dining and sitting area (sofa and Armchair) with a kent fire and lots of dry wood for warmth- great after a day hiking.

The fully equipped kitchen for cooking includes a stove, microwave and fridge/freezer

Shower, toilet , basin also outdoor toilet

Tub and antique washing machine

Location and Contact

Location

• Directions to Haurata
• From Gisborne
• Makaraka is a small place just before you get into Gisborne ( south side of Gisborne)
• Follow the SH2 sign towards Opotiki.
• The bottom of the Makaretu is 47 km from Makaraka
• Just before you get to the bottom of our road there is an uphill bridge.
• Once on the Makaretu rd you drive for approx. 6 km to a fork, keep right.
• 658 Aerial is where we live and you are ½ way.
• After going over the 2nd bridge you are only one corner from the Haurata drive way.
• There is an alternative driveway 400 m up the road for those who have front wheel drive cars, vans a bus or who don't feel comfortable tackling the steep gravel driveway.
• Please keep well over to the left going around blind corners as lots of people use the Makaretu Rd
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• From Opotiki
• Take SH2 through the Waioeka Gorge to Matawai village.
• Keep on SH2 towards Gisborne, drive for approx. 10 minutes until you go under an over head stock bridge.
• From the over head stock bridge drive for 3 km to the Makaretu road turn off. There is a metal pit and a passing lane just before the turn off. Makaretu rd is on the right.
• Once on the Makaretu Rd drive for 6km and you will come to a fork. Keep right.
• 658 Aerial is the next place on the right and that is where we live and you are ½ way.
• Once you have gone over the 2nd bridge you re only one corner away from the Haurata driveway.
• There is an alternative driveway 400 m up the road for those who drive front wheel drive cars or don't feel comfortable tackling the steep gravel driveway.
• Please make sure you keep over to the left when going around blind corners as other people use the road.
• Many thanks,
• Jane

Facilities and Amenities

Digital Nomads

Family-Friendly Hostel

Solo Traveller

Luggage Storage

Parking

Airport Pickup

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Dinner

Towels

Board Games

Entirely Non-Smoking

Food/Restaurant

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Outdoor Seating

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Credit Card Payments

Lockers in Rooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Service Animals

Pet-Friendly

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages

Min. Age without Parent: 18

Checkout: Flexible

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: 1 month

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: Limited Hours

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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