National Park Backpackers YHA and Climbing Hall
Details
Check In: 13:00|Check Out: 10:00
Hours:
7 am to 8 pm daily
IMPORTANT: Our bus to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is $45 return, book online at tongarirocrossingshuttles.co.nz or on arrival!
National Park Backpackers, YHA and Climbing Hall is a popular budget lovers backpackers located right on the doorstep of Tongariro National Park.
With magnificent views of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe; National Park is an outdoor junkies' paradise.
The Backpackers is built around a challenging indoor climbing hall and has all the facilities one would expect, including transport to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Northern Circuit, 42 Traverse and Whakapapa ski fields when open.
National Park Backpackers and YHA welcomes a wide variety of travellers from all over the world. With our wide range of budget friendly accommodation options, we are able to cater for singles, couples, families and groups.
For those wishing to self-cater we have a well stocked communal kitchen and dining area, whilst our location is handy enough to eat in nearby cafes and pubs. During the summer months our BBQ is available and guests can eat with some of the best views the area has to offer.
We have a TV lounge for guests with a book exchange and videos available. 250 mb wifi for free, $ 5 for 1Gb.
Our shop sells basic grocery items including snack food, icecreams, sunblock and drinks. Gear hire (crampons, ice axes, boots, jackets etc)
The guest laundry is open in the afternoon hours as well as a drying room for your wet ski and hiking gear.
If adventure is your style, our knowledgeable, friendly front office staff can help you book transport. Our buses leave daily (weather permitting) for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Northern Circuit, Whakapapa ski fields, Ruapehu Crater Climb, 42 Traverse and Fishers Track. For water lovers, how about a jetboat ride? Or a canoe trip down the Whanganui River? We can arrange pickup and drop off from our front door.
And, if you still have energy, why not try our 8m high Indoor Climbing Wall? 55 top rope climbs graded 10-26 (beginners to advanced). Open daily, either bring your own gear or hire ours. As a guest you receive a discounted rate and if you haven't climbed before, let our staff know and they can 'show you the ropes!'
National Park YHA Backpackers has a wide variety of budget accommodation:
* Dorm Rooms have a maximum of 10 beds in bunk configurations - these are our most budget conscious option. Bunk rooms are spacious and airy. Bathrooms are communal and single sex. The beds are all made up with sheets, duvets and pillows.
* Private Rooms cater for 1-3 people in single, double (1xdouble bed), twin (2xsingle beds) or triple (1xdouble bed and 1xsingle bed) configurations. The beds have linen and you can choose to have your own ensuite or share a bathroom.
* Family Rooms cater for families of 3 to 6 family members (1 double bed and up to 5 single bunk beds).
Facilities
- Internet Access
Map & Directions
4 Findlay St, National Park, New Zealand, 3948
Directions
from Taumarunui - State Highway 4 (43 km)
from Taupo - State Highway 1 (50 km), 41 (3 km) & 47 (54 km)
from Whanganui - State Highway 4
Cancellation Policy
If Cancelled earlier than 2 days before arrival 100 Percent of the total amount.
Bookit’s Amendments and Cancellations
Cancellation policies are specific to each supplier and are detailed on the payment confirmation page prior to final booking confirmation.
Bookits non-refundable fee of NZD20.00 also applies to all cancellations regardless of the supplier’s cancellation policy.
Where you are entitled to a refund the refund will be made to the same credit card that you used to confirm the booking.
For amendments of bookings additional charges or a refund may apply depending on the nature of the booking amendment.
If you make a booking using a discount code you will not be able to use that discount code on any subsequent booking amendment. Amendments will be made using the normal price of the product being amended.