Nature Steals the Show at Le Bons Bay Backpackers Hostel

Mention Le Bons Bay Backpackers Hostel and you’re likely to get a most favorable response. If your tramping takes you through this part of the South Island, be sure not to overlook a stay at this great hostel, which gets consistent top travel guide reviews and is listed among the top 5% of Budget Backpackers Hostels (BBH) accommodations in New Zealand.

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Nature gets top billing at Le Bons Bay Backpackers Hostel. The signature morning marine tour departs there daily for a special glimpse at abundant wildlife and stunning scenery that comprise the coastline’s essence. The hostel totes this standout trip as the best value in New Zealand. $25 buys two hours of breathtaking vistas and photo opportunities.

Among wildlife to be seen are a wide variety of marine birds, seals, penguins, and the world’s rarest dolphin species, the Hector Dolphin. An appropriately small 8-passenger boat unobtrusively explores the striking bay solitude as it motors past sea caves, pinnacles and huge sea cliffs. Reservations can be booked in advance or during your stay.

Wake up to awe inspiring views in one of 5 doubles or a large wood lined loft that sleeps 7. Three of these rooms are set in small garden side chalets away from the main house and have an outdoor bathroom. The hostel is closed between June and September. If visiting during busy summer months, advance bookings are recommended.

Backpackers whose stays include New Zealand hotels, motels, or any adventure budget backpackers hostels - BBH accommodations — whether they be in Rotorua, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier, Taupo, Pahia, Queenstown, Napier, Tauranga, or Nelson — would be hard-pressed to find VIP treatment like what’s presented at Le Bons Bay Backpackers Hostel.

A one night stay, month long visit, or even just a dinner stop at this excellent hostel reveals ingredients that make this stop home away from home for astute New Zealand backpackers.

Le Bons Bay Backpackers Hostel owners and locals Garry and Heidi serve up amazing and delicious 3-course dinners that are likely to include fish freshly plucked from the bay. Famous for their outstanding cooking and following urging by many guests, Garry and Heidi compiled a cookbook for sale that includes favorite recipes, great photos, plus information about the valley, hostel, and the boat trip.

In addition to being great cooks, Garry and Heidi are considered the ultimate hosts, adept at the art of conversation. Their genuine, friendly hospitality fosters a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere where everyone gets to know one another during their stay. One guest summed up the experience at Le Bons Bay Backpackers Hostel as “not your typical backpackers’ hostel, more like staying overnight at your friend’s holiday house.”

Besides the marine tour featured through the hostel, Le Bons Bay itself offers great beach experiences, opportunities for quiet reflection, nature walks, biking adventures, and local artists featuring their crafts. A stay at this bay area hostel is a bonus experience to be put on your not-to-be-missed New Zealand vacation list.