Our recently renovated historic Cambrai Backpackers Hostel & Tours Maffra was an old doctor's residence. We are situated in the centre of the town close to all amenities now open and welcoming backpackers into our friendly and homely atmosphere and discovering Gippsland is what we are about.
Our hostel accommodates 50 people with dorms and double rooms, prices starting at $20 per night. When staying here you can enjoy the spectacular scenery around the area, while adventure activities include bushwalking, camping and bicycle touring. Grab a canoe and maybe take a picnic lunch. You also have the chance of fishing at the river only 250 metres from the hostel's back door.
Tour operators will pickup from the hostel. You can book white-water rafting or cross-country skiing in pristine country, while four-wheel drive gold panning tours can take you through remote areas.
Facilities in the hostel include: - Dorms and double rooms - Ducted heating and ceiling fans - Self catering kitchen & breakfast area - Lounge with bar, pool table and open fire - B.B.Q area - Towel hire - Coin laundry - Internet access - Onsite parking - 24 hour security
Directions
Maffra is a two and a half hour drive east of Melbourne and is operated by a VLine service Monday to Saturday. You can also avail of a rail service to Sale and Traralgon from Melbourne and then change to the coach service for Maffra.
Wild-Life Tours from both Melbourne to Sydney and Sydney to Melbourne have stopovers at Cambrai Backpackers Maffra each week.
The Oz Experience stops at Sale 5 days a week coming up from Melbourne and down from Sydney.
Premier Motor Services from Melbourne to Sydney, via Sale, with free bus shuttle from Sale.
Facilities
Breakfast Included, Car Parking Available, Internet Access, Laundry, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark
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