Description: Relaxed friendly atmosphere. Well known as your 'home away from home”. Central to all activities, spa pool, e-mail.

Gateway to TONGARIRO CROSSING. We run transport with Howard's Lodge quality vehicles. MT.RUAPEHU crater walk a must. 42 TRAVERSE mountain bike track. WHANGANUI RIVER 1-5 days. Train, Ferry and Bus agents.

Location: National Park Village.

Double: 10 rooms from $45 per room.
Twin: 9 rooms from $45 per room.
Share: 4 rooms from $17 per person.
Dormitories: 2 rooms from $16 per person.

Address: Carroll Street, National Park Village.
Postal Address: PO Box 9, National Park Village 2653
Phone: +64 7 892 2827
Fax: +64 7 892 2827
Email: Howards.Nat.Park@xtra.co.nz

Description: New purpose renovated boutique backpackers for the adventurous independent traveller.

Indoor/outdoor fires, BBQ and huge sun deck set amongst native gardens. New kitchen and bathrooms, drying room, and laundry. Fast Internet, Skype, webcam and multimedia.

Bookings and gear hire for TONGARIRO CROSSING, Whanganui River, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, snow sports and TROUT FISHING. 400m to town and Tongariro River.

Address: 222 Tautahanga Rd, Turangi
Phone: 64 7 386 7004
Fax: 64 7 386 7002
Email: enquiry@riverstonebackpackers.com
Website: www.riverstonebackpackers.com

Comments:
Indoor Living:
Comfortable beds, Always hot showers, Bedding , Dining/living room, Double glazed windows, Library and magazines, Board games, Log fire, Card phone

Outdoor Living:Native gardens, ‘El fresco’ dining, Large sun deck, Outdoor open fire, Off street parking

Equipment and Storage:
Washing machines and dryer, Lockable storage , Gear racks, Drying room, Bicycles

Food:
Modern kitchen, Oven, hotplates and microwave , Fridge/freezer, Fish cleaning site, Kitchen linen, BBQ

Services:
Small shared room bunk beds, En suite rooms with queen size beds, Fast [insert speed] Broadband Internet, Tour and transport bookings

Description: An original backpackers with atmosphere and warm welcome. Central base for Tongariro Crossing, Northern Circuit, 42 Traverse mountain bike trail, Mount Ruapehu walks and Whanganui River kayak expeditions.

We have all the information you need for the area, including track reports, Park Maps and brochures. Local transport connections to the walking tracks and kayak trips depart daily. Features include hot spa pool, log fire, drying room and house bar. Campervan and tents sites plus self contained cottage.

Single: 1 room from $40.00 per person.
Double: 6 rooms from $20.00 per person.
Twin: 3 rooms from $20.00 per person.
Share: 4 rooms from $17.00 per person.
Dormitories: 4 room from $15.00 per person.

Address: Carroll Street, National Park Village.
Postal Address: P.O Box 99, National Park Village 2653.
Phone: +64 7 892 2854
Fax: +64 7 892 2854
Email: skihaus@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.skihaus.co.nz

Comments: Agent for Rail, Coach and Interislander travel.

Description: We are centrally located to NZ's biggest ski areas Whakapapa & Turoa. Up to 180 beds. Heated rooms and fireplaces. School and youth group packages. Ski/Board hire on-site and also tuning/repair technicians. Clothing hire. Indoor ski mat.

Check our website for details.

Location: Under Mount Ruapehu, one hour from Taupo. Call and we will arrange transport for you. Do the crossing and stay in the Park.
Prices: Winter rates, from $22 pp, max 8 bed dorm rooms, Single Rooms, Double Rooms and Motel Units available. Discounts for Season Pass holders.

Contact person(s): Bryan and Miriam
Address: Erua Rd West, National Park, Ruapehu
Postal Address: PO Box 35, National Park, Ruapehu
Phone: Reception +64 7 892 2894
Fax: +64 7 892 2876
Email: stay@erualodge.co.nz
Website: www.thecrossingbackpackers.co.nz

Comments: All major credit cards accepted, except Americian Express.