National Park Backpackers & Tongariro Volcanic Adventures, National Park Village
NATIONAL PARK BACKPACKERS, National Park Village
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$95 per person/return.
The service to the ski area assists you whenever the Bruce road is restricted due to snow and ice or it is not desirable for you to run your vehicles from National Park or Whakapapa Village to the Top of the Bruce road.
Our transport service offers
- Fully equipped buses for operating in snow & ice conditions
- Skilled professional drivers
- Drivers with knowledge of local conditions and facilities
We are available and prepared to travel to other destinations as required.
National Park Backpackers & Tongariro Volcanic Adventures, National Park Village Enquiry Form
Address:
Finlay Street
National Park Village
Tongariro National Park
Phone: +64 7 892 2870
Fax:
Web: Visit website
RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change.
Summer: Until 30.6.11. Winter 2011: 1 July - 25 Oct 11
- Queen/Double or Twin Room w/ensuite - $78 Summer | $90 Winter
- Double or Twin w/ensuite - $72 Summer | $80 Winter
- Double or twin room with share shower and toilet- $62 Summer | $70 Winter
- 4-6 share room (includes one double bed) with ensuite shower and toilet (4+people) - $30pp
- As above - with only 3 people - $29pp
- Comfortable backpacker rooms (8-10 beds) - $28pp
- + Children - $5-$10 Summer | $15 Winter
- + extra Adult - $15 Summer | $20 Winter
- Tent sites (Summer only) - $14 pp per night
- Member rates for YHA and BBH members are $ 3 per member/night lower, childrens and extra adults rates.
- The shared and dorm rooms have clean sheets, pillow and pillow cases.
- Bedding is available (duvet and sheet) for $2 extra per night for a single and $5 extra per night for a double.
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
INDOOR CLIMBING HALL
ADULT (INCL. HARNESS, CARABINER & INSTRUCTION) NZ$ 15.00
CHILD (14 AND UNDER) NZ$ 10.00
GROUPS (10 AND MORE) ADULT NZ$ 12.00 P.P.
14 AND UNDER NZ$ 9.00 P.P.
CLIMBING SHOES NZ$ 3.00
HARNESS FOR BELAYER NZ$ 5.00
WITH OWN GEAR
ADULT NZ$ 10.00
CHILD (14 AND UNDER) NZ$ 8.00
GROUPS (10 AND MORE) ADULT NZ$ 9.00 P.P.
14 AND UNDER NZ$ 8.00 P.P.
GUESTS INCL. HARNESS/CARABINER NZ$ 10.00