National Park Backpackers

Great location and price, and the kitchen is reasonably well set up, but either someone forgot to buy more dish detergent, or they routinely water it down so much that you may as well wash your dishes with just tap water. This is really unhygienic, considering everyone is sharing dishes and there is no steriliser. We had a family room with an ensuite. It was dated but fine; the beds were average, and the pillows were really thin, but acceptable considering the price. The rooms could really use some hooks to hang up towels, ski gear, and bags. I had booked for three nights but only stayed for two. Our toilet started leaking, and I found cockroaches in the bathroom. I had my six-year-old with me, and it was all a bit much after that, so we decided to leave and go somewhere else. I informed reception of the issues, and they told me I needed to speak to the manager. She was very short with me and tried to blame me for the cockroaches, saying I had taken food into the room, which I hadn’t. She said it must have been the people before me. Interesting, however, that the cockroaches were in the bathroom. I asked for a refund, and she refused, offering to move us to another room, which I declined. This place is probably fine if you’re backpacking and just need a bed for the night, but for families, it’s a dump, and I wouldn’t stay there again or recommend it to anyone.

Great accommodation at a great price. Shower pressure awesome, room clean and tidy. Good location with bar & restaurant next door. Lots of activities within the complex along with being central to great activities in the National Park region.

Come on guys. Charging for WiFi in 2023?? It is like charging for use of power outlet or tap water. In this days internet access on a hostel is one of the top 3 needs. YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT. Aside that, clean and quiet hostel. They provide a payed (50 NZD as for April 2023) bus service to the Tongariro Trek.

Very friendly staff that are willing to help out folks in need. The accommodations are simple and clean. Their shuttle service is great as well. Overall a pleasant experience and would recommend to anyone looking for budget lodging. It also has a large kitchen

We stayed in a room for 3 with a private bathroom and the room was clean and its size appropriate. Simple but comfortable. The real perks are the location and ease with which you can do walks in National Park including the famous Tongariro Crossing (which is more than a walk!!!). Staff is really helpful and friendly - Anna made the crossing possible for us and it was one of the best experiences we have ever done. Will book again when back in National Park for skiing or tramping.

Ostello con lati pro e contro. A favore gioca la posizione non distante dal parco nazionale del Tongariro, la cucina ben attrezzata, dei servizi con doccia all'altezza. Contro, sicuramente l'assenza del wifi e il fatto che per essere accompagnati alla base del parco dove iniziano i trekking, l'autobus chiede 50 dollari. Camere basic da ostello, prezzi accettabili.