The White Elephant Backpacker provides more than basic, yet highly affordable and homely accommodation, whether you require a double/twin room with your own bathroom or a bed in a dorm, you'll find what you need at this Motueka backpackers.


ENJOY writing postcards outside in sunny Motueka or relax in your spacious backpacker rooms
The White Elephant Backpacker's extensive gardens offer you room to stretch out, relax and unwind. Every bed comes fully made up with fresh linen, cosy duvets and woollen blankets.
Our well equipped kitchen and dining area with BBQ is open for your use all day.
Relax in the comfortable lounge with TV, piano and log fire.
Backpacker Facilities
- Holiday units with own bathrooms
- Backpacker dorms
- Tent sites
- Internet
- Wireless lan
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Barbeque
- Cosy log fire
- Heating in all rooms
- Coin operated washing machine and dryer at your disposal.
- Large gardens offering seclusion and privacy
- Off street parking
- Free storage
- We're only 400m away from the main street and centre of Motueka.
- Our casual and friendly staff are only too happy to talk to you about the many other activities in the Motueka, Tasman and Nelson regions that might be of interest such as kayaking, hang gliding, water taxis, markets and wine tastings being just a few activities that we can arrange for you.


PRIVACY of your own unit or company of others in the dorms
However you want to spend your holiday, one thing is for sure; after experiencing the special character, the people and the unique ambience of the White Elephant Backpackers Hostel you will never, ever forget it.


