NATIONAL
PARK BACKPACKERS
Lodge built around climbing hall. Magnificent views right from doorstep
to Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu. Gateway to Tongariro
and Whanganui National Park.
- Most rooms
with ensuite
- Challenging
indoor climbing hall
- 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).
- Off-street
parking.
- Info and
bookings for local activities
- Agent Intercity
bus
- Shop
with ice-cream and a range of basic food items.
-
Bar / restaurant next door
- Petrol
Station 300 metres
- 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 Alpine Crossing
(NZ best 1 day hike - 19.4 km). In winter we transport people to
and from the Whakapapa ski field / Top of the Bruce road.
The
fleet consists of:
- Nissan 4WD van - 12 seater
-
Isuzu Journey 22 seater
- Hino
Rainbow 33 seater + 12 standing
- Nissan
35 seater + 9 standing
- Mitsubishi
Fuso 36 seater
Our
shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing leaves daily at
7.15am (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$30 per person/return, bookings preferred the night before. From
~ July to October the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is snow covered,
winter equipment (crampons, ice axe, etc,) is needed and the hike
is only possible with a guide, cost NZ$95 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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