A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at our beach front hostel with its huge bay windows and stunning views over Mercury Bay.

Relax in clean, comfortable home like surroundings.

Let us help you to discover our paradise. We know the best beaches, bush walks, artist's galleries, bars, restaurants and cafes.

We have 20 beaches within 20km where you can dive, snorkel, and fish, windsurf, cruise or walk the unspoiled bush clad coastline. Visit our Kauri grove and waterfall. For the more adventurous there is kayaking, horse riding, skate boarding, and adventure ropes. Or you can do nothing at all…….

On the Beach Backpackers is perfectly situated for visiting world famous Hot Water Beach and stunning Cathedral Cove, easily accessed by car, bus or bicycle.

You're welcome to use our free kayaks and boogie boards or hire our bikes to explore.

We are affiliated members of YHA, BBH and Roam free.