PORT MACQUARIE BACKPACKERS
The History of "Elsinore" house
Port Macquarie Backpackers was originally named "Elsinore" by the Hibbard family, who built and lived in it from the late 1800s.
Elsinore on the top of the hill overlooking the river – photo taken in the late 1800s.
The Hibbard family – photo taken 1888.
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The Hibbard family on the veranda – photo taken 1910.
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The Lindel Travelers Hostel – photo taken 2003.
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The start of Port Macquarie Backpackers and the restoration of Elsinore – 2004.
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Elsinore brought back to her original beauty after extensive renovations in 2017
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A recent photo of Port Macqaurie Backpackers.
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THE HOUSE
Also known as Elsinore - built in 1888.
Elsinore is the second oldest house still standing in Port Macquarie.
The oldest is Douglas Vale Homestead, now the closest winery to the hostel.
It was built by the Hibbard family. An early settling family in the area.
Years later, the house became home to a local doctor who ran a Doctor's Surgery here.
Elsinore was the home of the first hostel in Port Macquarie, originally called Lindell Travellers Hostel.
Now, Port Macquarie Backpackers.
This hostel has been welcoming backpackers for over 30 years.
Port Macquarie Backpackers hostel underwent an interior renovation 2017.
The current owners have owned the hostel since January 2020 and continue to make improvements regularly.
Thanks for checking us out and we really hope to see you soon!!
Elsinore is the second oldest house still standing in Port Macquarie.
The oldest is Douglas Vale Homestead, now the closest winery to the hostel.
It was built by the Hibbard family. An early settling family in the area.
Years later, the house became home to a local doctor who ran a Doctor's Surgery here.
Elsinore was the home of the first hostel in Port Macquarie, originally called Lindell Travellers Hostel.
Now, Port Macquarie Backpackers.
This hostel has been welcoming backpackers for over 30 years.
Port Macquarie Backpackers hostel underwent an interior renovation 2017.
The current owners have owned the hostel since January 2020 and continue to make improvements regularly.
Thanks for checking us out and we really hope to see you soon!!
Y O U R D E S T I N A T I O N
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PORT MACQUARIE BACKPACKERS
Your Hosts: Ben, Callum, Lara and an Amazing Team of Volunteeers 2 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 AUSTRALIA Phone: (02) 6583 1791 Email: sleep@portbackpackers.com.au |
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