The Crossing Backpackers, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

Welcome to The Crossing Backpackers a truly unique hostel.

Totally surrounded by the worlds first World Heritage Site, The Tongariro National Park.

The Crossing backpackers is located at National Park, right in the centre of the North Island, where adventure begins and the fun never stops!

Fantastic accommodation wth theme rooms and a tanquil NZ alpine setting

What to do while visiting the National Park and Crossing:

The world famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Bike the popular 42 Traverse Forest track.

Hot pools

Paint Ball combat

Animal Reserve

Extreme Adventures

Flying Fox

Visit Narnia

...so much more to do here than any where in New Zealand !

Our accommodation is awesome,

Heated rooms

Newly renovated kitchen

Huge Games/TV room

Pool Table

Off street parkling

Mt Ruapehu ski feilds

The crossing Backpackers is the gate way to Mt Ruapehu play ground!

Great facilities for your comfort and entertainment:

Self-catering kitchen including cooking facilities, cookware, crockery and cutlery;

Games/TV room with pool table;

Ample hot showers and toilets;

Friendly staff and lots of lovely animals;

Centrally heated throughout;

Common rooms with open fires;

Laundromat on site;

Sleeping bag/linen hire.

We also offer on-site:

Mayhem paintball;

Free 230m Flying Fox.

We can organise all kinds of awesome outdoor activities. The possibilities are endless!

The heating system at The Crossing Backpackers is second to none. It was recently installed to ensure a healthy dry lodge - even at -10 degrees outside the lodge will maintain a steady warm temperature all year round. Just what you need after a day of fun in the snow!

Offering: Free pick-up and drop-off from Train or Bus station in National Park.

We are located on State Highway 4 in Erua, 6 km south from National Park Village.

Please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you require more detailed directions.