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Set in tranquil surroundings with large landscaped grounds and a picturesque garden terrace with mountain views, Tongariro Crossing Lodge offers uniquely spacious rooms with historic character. Guests staying at Tongariro Crossing Lodge are offered continental and cooked silver service-style breakfast, complete with fresh fruit and home made bread. Guests can relax in the tranquil garden bar with a drink after a day's adventuring in the Tongariro National Park. In colder months, guests enjoy warming up with mulled wine in the cosy lounge bar. All rooms have private bathrooms, lounge areas, flat-screen TVs and their own patios. Most rooms also feature either a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. This property also has one of the top-rated locations in National Park!

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Property amenities

Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Breakfast available

Hiking

Skiing

Books, DVDs, music for children

Children's playground

Shuttle bus service

Complimentary Instant Coffee

Complimentary tea

Snack bar

Patio

Board games / puzzles

Kids' outdoor play equipment

Highchairs available

BBQ facilities

Baggage storage

Outdoor furniture

Picnic area

Laundry service

Self-serve laundry

Room features

Soundproof rooms

Dining area

Housekeeping

Interconnected rooms available

Coffee / tea maker

Flatscreen TV

Electric blanket

Walk-in shower

Seating area

Sofa

Telephone

Wardrobe / wardrobe

Iron

Private bathrooms

Kitchenette

Dishwasher

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Stovetop

Electric kettle

Kitchenware

On-demand films

Complimentary toiletries

Hair dryer

Room types

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Suites

Family rooms

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HOTEL CLASS

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HOTEL STYLE

Family

Mid-range

Languages Spoken

English, Russian, Afrikaans

Location

27 Carroll Street, National Park Village 3948 New Zealand

Getting there

Somewhat walkable

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Taupo Airport

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Brenda T wrote a review May 2020

One of My Top Two Favorites on the Whole Trip!

We stayed in the Pipiriki Suite (one queen bed and one single bed). It is fairly roomy. The beds were comfortable. (I always bring my own pillow on trips, so I can't really report on that.) We shared a kitchen with one other suite. The kitchen had a full-size fridge. There is self service laundry on the property, but we did not need to use it. Everything was clean. Everything was also quiet at night because the place is on a side road, not the highway. The shower seemed to have a "conservation flow," but there was plenty of hot water. WiFi was reasonably good. The place was very "homey" with pretty flowers outside. There is also a cat named Pirate who sometimes hangs around the outdoor bar/sitting area. The hosts were super nice. Louis knew the area well and gave us good advice on hiking. We paid the extra for a cooked breakfast each morning and it was fabulous. I preferred the vegetarian breakfast over the regular breakfast even though I am not a vegetarian. The homemade bread was excellent. We paid for packed lunches for our one long day of hiking. One can walk to the town's restaurants from the lodge, which we did for our suppers. There is a small store in town with a surprising number of grocery items. I would definitely recommend this accommodation!

Date of stay: February 2020

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Response from Louis Van Wyk, Owner at Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Responded 22 Aug 2020

Thank you so much for staying with us, Brenda, and for taking time to put together such a great review, we really appreciate it! We are delighted to hear that you felt comfortable and welcome while staying with us. Our breakfast is indeed a hit with the fresh ingredients, healthy options and, of course, our homemade bread :) It it great to know that you also enjoyed the area and the facilities available in the village, they do make your stay so much more convenient, doesn't it? Thank you once again and we hope to see you back here in Tongariro again soon. Kind regards, Marina and Louis

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silverferncaro wrote a review Jan 2021

Auckland Central, New Zealand

The little things that make a stay enjoyable!

We had a lovely time at the lodge while staying 2 days at National Park to do the Tongariro crossing.
From the start Louis was very quick to reply to my many emails and let me know about the Lodge’s crossing package.
We decided to book with Louis as the well priced package included two nights accomodation, two breakfasts, one continental and one cooked, packed lunches and snacks for the walk and also a celebratory tipple after the walk . It also included return shuttles to the start and end of the walk with summit shuttles.
To be fair, the accomodation is not modern if that is what you are after. It definitely has a rustic nostalgic vibe and I loved the old fashioned side cabinets and retro cups and saucers. Everything was also clean and tidy.

Louis was very friendly but not intrusive. He gave us a few ideas of places to eat and a few places of interest we might like to see before our walk.

We received our brekkie and lunches the night before the walk . Choices of cereal, boiled eggs, condiments and homemade bread, Yoghurt and juice was a good start to the day and our lunches included a sandwich, small bag of scroggin, apple, muesli bar and a peanut slab..what more could you ask for!

We rocked up after the walk and he organised a lovely Pinot gris and beer for us to have in the sun while enjoying the company of Pirate the cat.

We had a nice freshly cooked breakfast the next day in front of the sunny window and as the only couple having breakfast at that time we had really personal service which we loved. Louis is such a jack of all trades manning the reception and organising all the food as well!

We’d like to say thanks for the lovely stay and we wish Louis and his family all the best for a great holiday season!

Date of stay: January 2021

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Room Tip: The whakpapa room was a little dark due to the orientation but the bed was super comfy

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Response from Louis van Wyk, Owner at Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Responded 18 Apr 2021

Hi Carolyn, Thank you so much for the review and the detailed feedback - we really appreciate it! It was a pleasure to meet and host you both, and we're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that we were able help make it a memorable experience for you. That is what we aim for! We also are glad you found the suite clean and tidy, and liked the unique character of the property. And it's great to know you enjoyed the breakfast, packed lunches and drinks on our garden terrace - it is a lovely to relax at the end of the day, especially with Pirate's company! We hope to welcome you again in future. Best wishes, Marina & Louis

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Derek D'Mello wrote a review Mar 2021

Ideal place to stay for the crossing

The lodge has ratings of 9.3 and 9.8 and well deserved too. The place is immaculately maintained, both on the inside and out, including the grounds. Really thoughtful touches inside the room, we were at the Whanganui Suite. Has it's own kitchen, so you can do your breakfast yourself, especially good on the day you're doing the crossing. Marina & Louis are the perfect hosts, very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The breakfast they did for us on the day after the crossing - well real classy, haven't had this good a brekkie even at 7 star hotels I've been at. 9.9 for me.

Date of stay: March 2021

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Room Tip: I'd say all rooms are equally good, it's a peaceful location.

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Response from Louis van Wyk, Owner at Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Responded 16 Apr 2021

Hi Derek, Thank you so much for the lovely review - we really appreciate it! It was a pleasure to meet and host you. We are happy to know you enjoyed your time here and that you found the property and grounds well maintained - we do work on that. It's also great to hear you found our service friendly and helpful. That is what we aim for! And it's always a pleasure to receive such great feedback about our breakfast. Again, it is something we work hard to achieve, Best wishes and we hope to host you again in future, Marina & Louis

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makovitza wrote a review Oct 2023

Melbourne, Australia

Bent over backwards to make our stay as great as it could be given we were unlucky with the weather!

We loved our 4-night stay at Tongariro Crossing Lodge! We were made to feel welcome right from the moment we were picked up at the train station. We stayed in the Pipiriki Suite, and enjoyed having access to a kitchen, as well as a room big enough for the whole family (3 of us). The buildings are older but well maintained and very charming. There are lovely views from the front porch when the weather is clear. We also enjoyed the Lodge breakfast a couple of mornings, which was delicious (and had plenty of gluten free options). The location was fantastic, with restaurants and a small supermarket within walking distance. Unfortunately the weather was awful and our Alpine Crossing tour was cancelled, but Louis and Marina did their best to make our stay enjoyable anyway. They recommended walks to do during breaks in the weather (including arranging a shuttle to Whakapapa), provided us with board games when the rain set in, and even loaned us their personal car one day. We also used the free laundry and drying room to catch up on our washing mid-trip. We were leaving on an afternoon train so they gave us a free late checkout, drove us to the station, and when we discovered the train was delayed they drove us back to the lodge to wait in comfort (and even provided snacks!). We look forward to staying here again when we come back again to tackle the Alpine Crossing (weather permitting)!

Date of stay: September 2023

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Trip type: Travelled with family

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Response from Louis van Wyk, Owner at Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Responded 5 Jul 2024

Hi, Thank you for the review - we really appreciate it. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Louis & Marina

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Simon O wrote a review Mar 2020

National Park Village, New Zealand

A quiet spot for a quiet drink

I'd driven past the sign a few times, very cool to see a new bar in National Park Village, had never had the time to stop in. I stopped on impulse this afternoon, just to check it out...

What a lovely location, literally a bar in a garden, and actually very nice and old worldy for that garden to be more exotic than native, right down to the little figures playing cricket on the lawn.

The bar has a good selection of Kiwi craft beers and wines and it was quite relaxing to sip back with my stout and listen to the birdsong and watch clouds scud across the sky.

I had a great conversation with my hosts, Louis and Marina, and met Pirate who's the boss...

If you're looking for somewhere in National Park Village for just a quiet drink, maybe with that someone special, then the Garden Bar is the place to be...

Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled solo

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Rebecca L wrote a review Nov 2022

Manchester, United Kingdom

Warm and friendly

We stayed here during a hiking trip and loved it. The rooms are cozy, and the dining room has good light. The breakfasts and packed lunch were all great.
(Including yummy homemade bread) The owner was very nice and helpful. We purchased the Tongariro crossing package (which included the shuttle and packed lunch), and were very glad we did. There is a vegetarian option for breakfast and lunch.

Date of stay: November 2022

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Response from Louis van Wyk, Owner at Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Responded 12 Jan 2023

Hi Rebecca, Thank you for the review - we really appreciate it! We're happy to hear you found the suite cozy and enjoyed our breakfast and the packed lunch. It's also great to know you found our service helpful and our Tongariro Alpine Crossing Package good value - that is what we aim for! Best wishes, Marina & Louis

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Sharin F wrote a review Aug 2020

Wellington, New Zealand

Perfect stay over for a winter holiday

We really enjoyed our stay at Tongariro Crossing Lodge and the Turoa self-catering unit felt like our home away from home! The unit had everything we needed, it was clean, cozy and warm. The location is also perfect for visiting the Whakapapa ski resort. The hosts were really friendly and helpful. Close to the lodge there is also a big playground (walking distance) that our daughter loved!

We will definitely return to this lodge!

Date of stay: August 2020

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Response from Louis Van Wyk, Owner at Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Responded 22 Aug 2020

Thank you very much, Sharin! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience staying with us and we look forward to welcoming you back here in Tongariro again in the future. Kind regards, Marina and Louis

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travelsaroundUSA wrote a review Feb 2020

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Quiet and convenient

Right in the heart of National Park Village, and easy to get a shuttle to the Crossing. Nice large room with good wifi. Clean. A full kitchen shared with one other guest room, with stove, fridge, freezer, coffee, etc.

Date of stay: January 2020

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Response from Louis van Wyk, Owner at Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Responded 25 Jun 2022

Thank you for the review - we really appreciate it! We're happy to hear everything was to your liking and that all the facilities met your needs. Best wishes, Louis & Marina

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Josie1232003 wrote a review Jul 2022

Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand

A great choice

We stayed two nights and highly recommend the Lodge. Great to stay in a property with such character and which is obviously well loved, maintained and cared for. Great kitchen facilities that we shared with another unit although we only used it for toast / sandwiches. Only minor quibble is that while the room heats quickly, electric blankets would be a fabulous addition. Louis was super-helpful with our questions and very responsive throughout.

Date of stay: July 2022

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Response from Louis van Wyk, Owner at Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Responded 23 Jul 2022

Hi, Thank you so much for the review - we really appreciate it! We're delighted to know you enjoyed your stay and found our service helpful. With regards to the electric blankets, we do have them on all beds in winter, so perhaps you stayed before we placed them on the beds. We hope to welcome again some time. All the best, Louis & Marina

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DavidSH45 wrote a review May 2020

Old style but modern comfort

This was an old style villa but was still very very warm. Everything was in keeping with the old villa style but very functional. Very clean and well appointed. Bed was very comfortable and electric blanket lovely. Kitchen was shared with one other room but had everything we needed. Smart TV was faulty but owners were quickly on the case and put it right. Outstanding service. Heating was great and we felt so warm the whole time. Well located with a short walk to main road and bars. Lovely place to stay. Will definitely stay there again.

Date of stay: May 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Louis van Wyk, Owner at Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Responded 18 Apr 2021

Hi David, Thank you so much for the review - we really appreciate it! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you found the suite warm, clean and comfortable with everything you needed. It's also good to hear you liked the unique historic character of the property, and our location. We're glad we could address the issue with the TV right away too. We hope to welcome you again in future. Best wishes, Marina & Louis

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John and Erma E asked a question Jan 2020

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Good morning! I would like to confirm our reservation with you for Friday, March 6 & Saturday, March 7, 2020. We plan to hike the tongariro crossing on that Saturday and check out on Sunday, March 8th. Should I call a specific phone number or use email? Many thanks! John & Erma Evans Maine, USA

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National Park Village, New Zealand8 contributions

Hi John & Erma, We can confirm your reservation for those dates. We can help you arrange return transport for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on the Saturday and will be able to confirm the times and details on check in. The shuttle for the hike will collect you from the lodge and return you back here from the end. The cost is NZ$40/person for the return trip. There are several pickup times from here and the end, and we can discuss which works best for you on the day when you arrive. If you have any other queries, feel free to call us on +64 7 892 2688. We look forward to welcoming you next month. Regards, Louis Louis van Wyk Owner / Operator Tongariro Crossing Lodge

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IngridA3 asked a question May 2017

Auckland Central, New Zealand1 contribution

I am looking for accommodation and meals etc for a group of 20 pax for weekend 26-28 May. Are you able to provide this?

Answer from Louisvw

National Park Village, New Zealand8 contributions

Hi Ingrid, We only have room left for a maximum of 14 guests over that weekend. What is the composition of the group? We may be able to arrange something with one of the other properties we look after. Cheers, Louis

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vincohio asked a question Oct 2014

ohio60 contributions17 helpful votes

how do you get to the lodge from Auckland and how do you get to the hike/Tangaririo crossing ?

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National Park Village, New Zealand17 contributions10 helpful votes

Tongariro Crossing Lodge (GPS Co-ordinates, S 39.17177 E 175.39840) from Auckland. Auckland SH1 > Ngaruawahia then right after BP following signs to Otorohanga via SH39 > Once in Otorohanga take right turn on to SH3 Heading for Te Kuiti > about 15 kms out of Te Kuiti take left on SH4 , will be sign posted for Taumaranui and National Park, it comes up very quickly after a right hand corner, so could be easily missed, if chatting. National Park Village is around 30 minutes from Taumarunui. When you get to the village take the very first road on your right, This is Carroll St and the lodge is located around 300 metres down street on the left just before the school. The property has several large trees out front so look for the white timber gates and colonial buildings set back from the road & Blue neon fairy lights at night. Transport is easily arranged the night before and is currently NZ$30 return per person for crossing , with the bus picking up from and dropping off to the Lodge

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Erica T wrote a tip Feb 2023

Enid, Oklahoma26 contributions1 helpful vote

"The owners will help you arrange the shuttles to the different hikes."

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Derek D'Mello wrote a tip Mar 2021

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"I'd say all rooms are equally good, it's a peaceful location."

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Lisa wrote a tip Jan 2021

Tauranga, New Zealand2 contributions

"We had the Horopito Suite, it had a full kitchen was great, had a view of Mount Ruapehu"

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silverferncaro wrote a tip Jan 2021

Auckland Central, New Zealand96 contributions61 helpful votes

"The whakpapa room was a little dark due to the orientation but the bed was super comfy"

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Brenda T wrote a tip May 2020

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"For a couple who wants the option of separate beds, choose the Pipiriki Suite (one queen & one single)."

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Which popular attractions are close to Tongariro Crossing Lodge?

Nearby attractions include Schnapps Mini Golf (0.4 km), Raurimu Gravel Piles (5.5 km), and Roy Turner Memorial Playground (0.2 km).

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What are some of the property amenities at Tongariro Crossing Lodge?

Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.

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Which room amenities are available at Tongariro Crossing Lodge?

Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.

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What food & drink options are available at Tongariro Crossing Lodge?

Guests can enjoy breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.

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Is parking available at Tongariro Crossing Lodge?

Yes, free parking is available to guests.

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What are some restaurants close to Tongariro Crossing Lodge?

Conveniently located restaurants include Schnapps Bar, The Spiral Restaurant & Bar, and Amy Jade's Coffee Bar.

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Is Tongariro Crossing Lodge located near the city centre?

Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of National Park Village.

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Are any cleaning services offered at Tongariro Crossing Lodge?

Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.

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Which languages are spoken by the staff at Tongariro Crossing Lodge?

The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Russian, and Afrikaans.

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Are there any historical sites close to Tongariro Crossing Lodge?

Many travellers enjoy visiting Raurimu Gravel Piles (5.5 km).

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Is Tongariro Crossing Lodge accessible?

Yes, it offers facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.

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