Backpacker, Backpacking, Accomodation, Ashburton, New Zealand, Canterbury, South Island, Value, Budget, Free internet, Hostel, Working Hoilday, Ramblers Rest, Cheap, dorm room
Welcome to Ramblers' Rest Backpackers, Ashburton website. Use the home page or side menu to drive your way around and find all the information you need. Please contact us for more information if what you're looking for can't be found. The owners of Ramblers' Rest look forward to meeting you.
Howard & Carolie
Hi, my name is Howard Andrew. My wife, Carolie, and I run Ramblers' Rest. We have been providing accommodation for backpackers, travellers, and ramblers on working holidays since 2007. With our backpackers spread over two adjacent properties, there's a unique atmosphere that will make you feel like you're at home away from home.
Facilities at Ramblers Rest
Here at Ramblers Rest you'll find everything you need to achieve
your aims while in Ashburton. Like we said, it is a home away from home.
Rooms - Most rooms have 2,3 or 4 beds in them and you will share your rooms with fellow travellers. We have a few double bed rooms for couples. Bed linen is provided.
Living areas - The lounges have heatpumps, and TVs with DVD
and VCR players. United Video
movie hire is just down the block.
Internet - Zenbu wireless internet is provided
Facilities - There are communal bathroom, laundry
and kitchen facilities in each house,
and clothes lines outside.
Parking - Sufficient on and off street parking available.
Single room one person: $35.00 per night OR $140.00 per week.
Shared room two people: $30.00 per person per night or $135.00 per person per week.
Shared room 3 or 4 people: $28.00 per person per night or $130.00 per person per week.
Payment methods: Cash only, there are two ATMs within minutes walk
Beds - Linen provided
Weekly rate includes 200mb free internet
Zenbu Wireless Internet
Laundry $2.50 per load for dryer
Please write 'Booking' in the subject line, include the number of people in your party, and whether you have any room requests. We will let you know what is available for the period in question.
Otherwise please call on (03) 3088413.
or (03) 3085253.
International calls (+643) 3085253.
Address: 247 Tancred St,
Ashburton, NZ, 7700
There are a number of employment opportunites in the Ashburton area where backpackers can find work, including the following places:
Personnel Placements (03)3089675
Canstaff Ltd, 77 Cass St (03)308 7038
Leaderbrand (Mike Arnold) (03)3085387 or 021526657
Tom Gundry Contracting Ltd (03)3083003
Harnett Contracting Ltd (03)3083150 or 0274340181
Talleys frozen foods (03)3079600
29 Mar 2011 -Tom Gundry Contracting Ltd is looking for workers for the potato harvest. See our Job search page for more contact information