Set on a hillside, in the bush with a luxuriant garden, native birds, ducks, chickens, just 10 a minute walk to the most amazing beach and coast. A communal kitchen/lounge and lots of outdoor furniture for eating (and lounging) outside. Loads of bodyboards provided for enjoying the waves. The hosts Robyn and Malcom are extremely friendly, helpful and efficient. Simple, rustic, natural, friendly and absolutely tranquil. Amazing night stars. Really a beautiful place to be.
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We visited as a family for a week and it was just perfect - we had all the backpackers rooms to ourselves which meant that the kitchen area was basically ours too. The location was under a 10min walk from Medlands beach - a beautiful walk may I say - and the surroundings were stunning. Green beauty all around! The accommodation was just right, we all had some privacy but shared room with family members which made it a lot of fun. The family who own the accommodation were also super friendly and welcoming, and took time out from their days to take us on walks and show us around. If I ever visit New Zealand again I would definitely want to go back to Great Barrier Island, and wouldn’t think twice about where to stay.
It was a pleasure having your family stay!
Thanks to the friendly owners Robyn and Malcolm, after our ferry was cancelled they put us up in their backpackers.
There are plenty of rooms fitting about four people and a cool dinning room to hang out in.
The relaxed and rural feel of this place is great. Lovely views out to the sea from the property too.
Out Duke of Edinburgh group enjoyed the pancakes Robyn made in the morning for us.
Thanks for the stay and recommend for a cool spot to base yourself from.
Thanks Robyn, a good place to stay if you are tramping as it is so central to many of the tracks There is a good range of accommodation. We had the bunk rooms
which for us as a tramping group was fine. The kitchen area had all you would need to prepare meals. The showers were nice and warm and at the end of a long day most acceptable.
Medlands Beach is a heavenly place on Barrier and this is a special place to stay at Medlands. Beautiful views from the house and the kindest, nicest hosts you could ever hope to meet. The 2 bdroom villa we stayed in was comfortable, clean, great beds and great value - overall - just perfect. Treat yourself and your family. The kids can't wait to go back.
The best words to describe your stay is amazing. They are so friendly and all the basics stuff is there in the kitchen, great beds, clean showers, but the best is the hospitality. I have received all the good tips where to go and they are so helpfull! Great place to stay if you like some relaxing time on a beautiful island.
