The Crossing Backpackers Tongariro National Park

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We are passionate about the enjoyment of your stay...

We would like to treat you to something different, accommodation like no other, let us welcome you into our place to experience something special, warm, comfortable and friendly, located in the worlds first "World Heritage Site" Tongariro National Park, Te KahuiTupua "The Sacred Peaks"

The Crossing Backpackers rated "excellent" by 4 travelers

~ ACCOMMODATION RATES  ~

Check out the accommodation page  to see our room types and to see the accommodation rates

Season pass discount, $2 per night, on presentation of current season pass, ask us about it when you check in, conditions apply.

Dorm beds from $23 per person per night

Double rooms from $65 per room per night

Familly Unit from $118 per room per night

One night accommodatin happily accepted Sunday - Thursday

One night accommodation on Friday or Saturday; accepted at our descretion giving preference to 2 night stays.

"Just quote the deal you want in the special requests box when you book online"

~ How to CHECK AVAILABILITY ~

Check availability through the online booking page

Put in the dates you are wanting, wait for the page to refresh, and it will show you our availability

~ How to MAKE A BOOKING ~

We now only take bookings online

Check the accommodation page to choose your room type and see the rates

Follow any of the links on the accommodation page  to the  online booking page

Complete the online form and submit your  booking request

You will receive a response within 24 hours

One night accommodatin happily accepted Sunday - Thursday.

One night accommodation on Friday or Saturday; accepted at our descretion giving preference to 2 night stays.

Haven't received a booking confirmation?

Have you checked your SPAM or JUNK MAIL folder in your email?

Has it been more than 24 hours since you submitted your booking request?

Send us an email or give us a call and we will happily check up on your booking status

~ RECEPTION OPEN LATE ~

Friday Nights; Check in from 4.30pm to 10.30pm . All other nights 4.30pm - 8.30pm.  Check-ins outside these times can be done by prior arrangement. See our full terms and conditions  for more information.

Room Check-out no later than 10am, unless by prior arrangement, or an extra nights charge will be incured.

Free pick up and delivery from the train or bus station at Tongariro National Park, by prior arrangement.

Free Parking & lots of it!

Free tea & coffee
Big screen TV & Projector Room
Board games - Even Yhatzy (bring a drink)
Slate Pool Table ($2)

~Useful Information~

Well equiped kitchens with all cooking facilities, hobs only! we recommend you shop before you come and keep food basic.
We recycle and ask our guests to respect this!
3 Fire Places, you may need to light one so just ask or go for it.
Central Heating, the lodge is set to a temp, its good but Mt Ruapehu is in our back yard and this National Park Backpackers is approx 800mtrs above sea level so it can get very cold. bedding available for you to hire ($5)
Great place to relax and have a quiet drink by the fire.
Mayhem Indoor Paint Ball on site all up price $40 for 150 shots Extreme Paint Ball day or night under lights.
National Park Accommodation
Mount Ruapehu Snow Report printed out daily

The Crossing Backpackers ... more than just a bed ...

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Transport
$30.00 return Mt Hauhungatahi Track

Ruapehu's best kept secret....
It's on our doorstep and it's FREE!