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    The Crossing Backpackers

    147 reviews
    #1 of 9 Specialty Lodging in Tongariro National Park
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    Erua Road East, Tongariro National Park 3948, New Zealand
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    4.5
    147 reviews
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    “movie room”(11 reviews)
    “the kitchen”(13 reviews)
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Visiting Tongariro National Park

    I had an excellent stay at the Crossing Backpackers, it was perfect for my needs, giving good access to the park for trekking. The owners Leanne and Shaun were very helpful and friendly. It had very good facilities - just remember to take your food...More

    Thank Mike S
    Response from crossingbp, Owner at The Crossing BackpackersResponded 1 week ago

    Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad that you enjoyed your stay and hiking.

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing

    The place has very cool vibe, it's super clean and has everything you might need for your stay there. Kitchen is big and has everything from ovens to cutlery. Hot tube was amazing under the night sky! Absolutely lovely and helpful stuff!

    Thank Liis P
    Response from crossingbp, Owner at The Crossing BackpackersResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thanks for taking the time to place your comments. Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. The night sky here does look incredible, especially when relaxing in the spa pool!

    Reviewed 23 April 2018 via mobile
    Great stop, friendly, homely feel!

    One of our best stops in a month tour of NZ. Highly recommended. My girlfriend and I were very happy with our two night stay, despite poor weather meaning we were unable to walk the crossing :( We were however kept updated of expected poor...More

    Thank Peter W
    Response from crossingbp, Owner at The Crossing BackpackersResponded 27 April 2018

    Thanks for your comments, we appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, maybe we will see you back again one day.

    Reviewed 3 April 2018
    Excellent Accommodation

    It was really nice place to stay. Going back to the cosy accommodation after a tiring journey of the crossing really helps you to recover. It also has a pool which will help with the recovery of your muscle. Haha. All in all I felt...More

    Thank Abdul128
    Response from crossingbp, Owner at The Crossing BackpackersResponded 6 April 2018

    Thanks for your comments. Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.

    Reviewed 3 April 2018
    Quaint little Gem

    This place is a little out of town, but that was fine with us. The owners are a lovely couple who could not do enough for us. The place is old and a little run down, but cosy and comfortable. Big dining and social areas....More

    Thank Chrismac851
    Response from crossingbp, Owner at The Crossing BackpackersResponded 6 April 2018

    Glad that you enjoyed your stay and we would love to see you back again one day.

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    5 February 2018|
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    Response from jobst56 | Reviewed this property |
    Well, we were picked up around 6.30 a.m. and driven to the starting point. After completing the trek, we were offered two pick-up times for the way back, one for the faster guys (which in fact we were) around 3.30 p.m... More
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    "Family rooms are nice and spacious"
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    "good clean cheap accommodation!"
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    "Bring ear plugs, and take advantage of the shuttle to and from the backpackers. Amazing service!"
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    "Check inside the wardrobe in the TV room."
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