Bob and Maxine's Backpackers

Apr 7th, 2023

Bob and Maxine are the most wonderful hosts! My husband and I stayed in the double room in the house, and Maxine was so sweet telling us stories and doing little favors for us every day. The hostel building is great, Bob makes a toasty fire every day, and the kitchen is well stocked and easy to cook a good meal it. They have pears, apples, feijoas, and eggs out whenever possible, loads of great couches and comfy chairs to lounge around it. They have laundry as well. The location is lovely, its a little outside of town but easy to drive in and you can always borrow a bike if youd rather. We cant wait to return and use this place as a base for doing some multi day great walks, we know well be so well taken care of by Bob and Maxine!
Mar 5th, 2023

A lovely place to stay, best hostel we had on south island. We planned to do three nights, but the owners were so lovely that we stayed for one more. We truly felt at home. It is a bit far from the city centre, so if you're travelling with intercity, there is a small walk to make. But then you have free bikes to roam around during your stay, so it's not a problem. Just leave in the morning on your last day, they don't like you using the kitchen for lunch...
Feb 28th, 2023

Feb 25th, 2023

Bob & Maxines is hands down one of the best backpackers Ive stayed in & Ive stayed in heaps of backpackers. Amazing hosts & they are so helpful. The space itself was so cozy, clean & relaxing. Feeding the alpacas was my highlight but aside from that theyve got awesome bikes to use, washer/dryer, super functional kitchen, clean bathrooms & even the beds were incredibly comfy! Good price, good location; felt like home!
Feb 23rd, 2023