NATIONAL
PARK BACKPACKERS
At National Park Backpackers we've got everything you've ever dreamed
of. We service your every need and if we don't have it, we'll point
you in the right direction!
- Spa
Pool (NZ$2 per person/20 min)
- BBQ
area
- Laundry
and drying room
- Fully
equipped kitchen
- Internet
facilities.
- TV
lounge with video player.
- Range
of video movies for hire (NZ$2.00 per movie).
- Comfortable
dining area with wood fire.
- Off-street
parking.
- Indoor
Climbing Hall
- Shop
with ice-cream and a range of basic food items.
-
Bar / restaurant a hop, skip and jump away.
- BP
station 300 metres down the road providing postal services and
groceries.
- Short
walk to ski and snowboard rental shops (several to choose from);
takeaways; gourmet burgers
TONGARIRO
VOLCANIC ADVENTURES
Tongariro Volcanic Adventures is a new transport service based at
National Park. We run a daily bus to the Tongariro Crossing (NZ
best 1 day hike - a 17 km traverse of the Volcanoes of North Islands
Central Plateau.) In winter we transport people to and from the
Whakapapa ski field / Top of the Bruce road.
The
fleet consists of:
- Isuzu Journey 22 seater
- Hino Rainbow 33 seater + 12 standing
- Nissan 36 seater + 9 standing
- Mitsubishi Fuso 36 seater
Our
shuttle to the Tongariro Crossing leaves daily (weather permitting)
in the morning outside the backpackers to take you to the start
of the track at Mangatepopo road end. On request we can pick you
up at your lodge in National Park/Whakapapa. The return pick-up
at Ketetahi road end is in the afternoon. Cost: NZ$25 per person/return,
bookings preferred the night before. From ~ July to October the
Tongariro Crossing is snow covered, winter equipment (crampons,
ice axe, etc,) is needed and the hike is only possible with a guide,
cost NZ$90 per person/return.
The
service to the ski area assists you whenever the Bruce road is restricted
due to snow and ice or it is not desirable for you to run your vehicles
from National Park or Whakapapa Village to the Top of the Bruce
road.
Our
service offers
- Fully equipped buses for operating in snow & ice conditions
- Skilled professional drivers
- Drivers with knowledge of local conditions and facilities
We
are available and prepared to travel to other destinations as required.
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here to visit the Ski Haus National Park Village Accommodation
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