The Barn Abel Tasman Backpackers offers budget backpackers hostel accommodation & private cabins, conveniently situated in the heart of Marahau, only 50 meters from the entrance to the magnificent Abel Tasman National Park.

Ideal for singles, couples, families, groups of friends holidaying together, and sporting groups looking for affordable accommodation in a stunning location, the Barn Abel Tasman Backpackers is the best place to make the most out of your trip to The Abel Tasman.

The Barn Abel Tasman Backpackers Hostel is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Enjoy horse riding, snorkelling , diving, sailing trips into the park as well as guided walking tours, seal/penguin watching, canyoning, caving, sky diving, hand gliding, microlight flight and more. The Abel Tasman National Park is perfect for sea kayak trips with plenty of shallow sandy bays to pull up on and explore. Take a scenic cruise or water taxi. Motueka is 13 km away, with the closest supermarket. Kaiteriteri is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 38 km away.

The Barn Abel Tasman Backpackers Hostel has accommodation options to suit all travellers with a choice of Shared Dorm Rooms, Private Double and Twin Cabins as well as Family Cabins. All are clean and non smoking, heated and boasting hardwood/ parquet floors.

The 4-6 Bed Dorm Rooms are a great way to meet people from all over the world and enjoy the outdoor seating and decking areas. You will be provide with FREE clean linen, duvets and great mattresses. Exactly the things you need to make the most of your experience in The Abel Tasman!

The purpose built cabins are ideal for budget conscious travellers wanting extra privacy. Newly re-furbished all feature great views of the Abel Tasman National Park's foothills. There is a coffee machine and a kettle in each cabin.

There are shared fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, bathrooms with hot showers and a communal lounge with log fire just a hop, skip and a jump away. Have a game on the outdoor pool table or relax in front of the open fireplace. FREE on site car parking is available. There is a large indoor movie room with 200 DVDs available for your evening pleasure.

The Barn Abel Tasman Backpackers Hostel also features barbecue facilities and an outdoor seating area, a communal guest lounge room, internet café, a shop and laundry. Buy supplies (food, beer & wine) and book your activities (we have local discounts) at the shop and tour booking office located at reception.

Further guest facilities and services include WIFI (additional charge), guest library and book exchange, a terrace, non smoking accommodation and throughout the property, garden, luggage storage, evening entertainment, snorkelling (additional charge), horse riding (additional charge), canoeing (additional charge), billiards (additional charge), children's playground, games room, fishing (additional charge), shuttle service (additional charge), tour desk, express check-in/check-out, guest laundry (additional charge), hair dryers for hire, security lockers, key card access, meeting rooms, adaptors, jobs board, safe deposit boxes, card phones, towels for hire, fax service, postal service, 24 hour security, daily housekeeping, late check-out available, vending machines and facilities for disabled guests. There is secure parking for our guests only ($5 per night) while you stay overnight in the Abel Tasman National Park.