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YHA National Park

Address Details

Host: Thomas and Anna Whitehead
Findlay Street
National Park


+64 7 892 2870

+64 7 892 2870
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Rooms & Rates
Twin
Twin ensuite
Double
Double ensuite
Shared

Number of beds: 96

Beds from: NZ$20
Rooms from: NZ$54

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Operating Hours
Reception Hours: Summer: 7am-8pm
Winter: 7.30am-8pm
Check out time: 10am
Payment Methods
Visa MasterCard eftpos 
Guest Services & Facilities
Closest food shop 300m 300m City/Town Centre 300m 300m Internet access at Hostel Common room in Hostel Self catering Lockers available at Hostel Laundry Facilities Library Exchange Car Parking Bicycle storage at Hostel Disabled Facilities BBQ Pool/Spa Sauna

YHA National Park, National Park Backpackers

Please note that there is a two night minimum stay policy over the weekends during the ski season.

The YHA National Park hostel is the closest backpackers to the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand’s National Parks of Tongariro and Whanganui and dual World Heritage area. With magnificent views of the volcanoes right from the doorstep, the National Park hostel accommodation ranges from budget backpacker beds to private ensuite rooms. Other facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, BBQ area, outdoor spa pool, internet access and a laundry and drying room which is especially useful after tackling the Tongariro Crossing or a hard day’s skiing at Mt Ruapehu.
 
There is a friendly, social environment at the YHA National Park Backpackers which is partly due to the fact that the hostel has been built around a challenging 8 metre high indoor climbing wall! Open daily with 55 different climbs, gear hire and free instruction, you must give this climbing wall a try while staying at YHA National Park.  There is a bar/restaurant just next door and other amenities like ski hire, postal services and takeaways are a short walking distance from the National Park hostel.

The National Park hostel is a booking agent and pick up point for the Tongariro Crossing shuttle, Whanganui River trip and Mt Ruapehu skifield shuttles in winter. At YHA National Park Backpackers we will endeavour to service your every need and if we don't have it, our hostel staff will point you in the right direction!

Special features at YHA National Park that backpackers love:

  • Closest hostel to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with shuttle service direct from the hostel.
  • You'll love YHA National Park hostel’s climbing wall - just for fun or to challenge your strength and skill and to keep the kids (not to mention the adults) amused.
  • Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, oven, plenty of cooking space and a complete range of utensils and other equipment.
  • Relax in front of the wood fire or watch a movie after a full day of activity on the Tongariro Crossing or at the Whakapapa or Turoa skifields.
  • Daily snow reports in winter and tonnes of local knowledge from the hostel staff, especially Tom.

About National Park

National Park Village, in the shadow of the magnificent North Island mountains of Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe, is the gateway to the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is often described as one of the best one-day tramps in New Zealand, with its unique combination of pretty alpine fields and spectacular volcanic scenery, culminating in the summit of Mt Tongariro at nearly 2000m above sea level. The YHA National Park hostel provides transport to Tongariro Crossing summer and winter.

National Park is also a great base for exploring the spiritual and remote Whanganui River, considered a wilderness haven for a unique type of adventure. Taking a 1-5 day Whanganui River experience by canoe allows you to totally cut yourself off from the rest of the world.

Other trips and actitivities that can be booked from the National Park Backpackers include the Mt. Ruapehu Crater Climb, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, volcanic tours and of course, skiing trips to nearby Whakapapa  or Turoa ski fields. National Park really is the backpacking adventure playground of New Zealand. 

Top activities to do while backpacking in National Park


  • Walk one of New Zealand’s best one-day hikes – the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
  • Have a Whanganui River Experience and discover why the Maori hold this river so sacred.
  • Go skiing at the North Island’s best ski fields on nearby Mt Ruapehu – Whakapapa or Turoa.
  • Try some other outdoor activities like mountain biking, fishing, volcano exploration or, if the weather isn’t great, climb the wall at YHA National Park hostel.

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How to get there...
Details
Car
Via SH4 from North/South or SH47 from East.
Bus/Shuttle
Intercity, Kiwi Traveller and Alpine Scenic Tours.
Plane
Train
800m. The Overlander and The Northerner daily from Auckland and Wellington.
Ferry

Here's a taster of what's going on in this region, for a full list of events check out Event Finder

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Sunday, 14 March 2010, Woodville
Woodville Masquerade Ball

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Saturday, 13 March 2010, Palmerston North
Relay For Life

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Saturday, 13 March 2010, Palmerston North
Julia Wallace Retirement Village Golf Croquet Tournament

Sunday, 14 March 2010 - Sunday, 14 March 2010, Palmerston North
Aokautere School Country Fair

Sunday, 14 March 2010 - Sunday, 14 March 2010, Palmerston North
Yoga - Past, Present and Future

Sunday, 14 March 2010 - Sunday, 14 March 2010, Palmerston North
Palmerston North Boys' High Old Boys' Golf Day

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Saturday, 13 March 2010, Palmerston North
Funny Sculptures In The Garden

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Saturday, 13 March 2010, Woodville
Woodville Pioneer Anniversary Weekend

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - Thursday, 11 March 2010, Te Manawa
War In Paradise

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - Thursday, 11 March 2010, Te Manawa
Crescent Moon

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - Thursday, 11 March 2010, Te Manawa
Inky's Cartoons

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - Thursday, 11 March 2010, Te Manawa
Top Secondary Art from the Manawatu

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - Thursday, 11 March 2010, Te Manawa
Clare Plug: Look South

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - Thursday, 11 March 2010, Te Manawa
Ann Verdcourt - A Survey

Friday, 05 March 2010 - Friday, 05 March 2010, Victoria Esplanade
Manawatu Summer Shakespere 2010 - Macbeth

Sunday, 14 March 2010 - Sunday, 14 March 2010, Tui Headquarters
The Bush Cycle Tour

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Saturday, 13 March 2010, Waimarino Showgrounds
Waimarino Rodeo

Friday, 05 March 2010 - Friday, 05 March 2010, Taylor-Jensen Fine Arts
Urban Birds

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 - Tuesday, 16 March 2010, Levin
Sydney Hotshots Girls Night Out

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 - Tuesday, 16 March 2010, Regent on Broadway
Chamber Music NZ Presents The Borodin String Quartet

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Saturday, 13 March 2010, Centrepoint Theatre
Highlights - the blondes & their songs

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 - Wednesday, 17 March 2010, Stellar Restaurant and Bar
Sydney Hotshots Girls Night Out

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 - Wednesday, 17 March 2010, Downtown Cinemas
Palmerston North Film Society

Thursday, 18 March 2010 - Thursday, 18 March 2010, Te Manawa
Arts Cafe

Thursday, 18 March 2010 - Thursday, 18 March 2010, Manfeild
Central Districts Field Days

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Taumarunui
Midnite Xpress Gig

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Palmerston North
Pervertor, Hellborne, Deadpool & Lynchway

Friday, 29 January 2010 - Friday, 29 January 2010, Feilding
Feilding Saleyards Guided Tours

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Manfeild Stadium
Carters National Finals Rodeo

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Taumarunui RSA
John McGough Trumpeter/DJ

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Sunday, 21 March 2010, Taihape
Gumboot Day 2010

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Wanganui
Whanganui Artist Open Studios

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Manawatu
Vineyard Garden Party

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Saturday, 13 March 2010, Te Manawa
Lantern Making

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Convention Centre
Palmerston North Mind Body Spirit Expo

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Palmerston North RSA
Shennanigans

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Wanganui RSA
John McGough Trumpeter/DJ

Sunday, 21 February 2010 - Sunday, 21 February 2010, Palmerston North
Amblers' Market

Wednesday, 24 March 2010 - Wednesday, 24 March 2010, New Life Church
Operatunity Presents - Three Tenors and A Soprano

Local Knowledge

Events

What to do

National Park Village is the gateway to the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks. Hostel transport to Tongariro Crossing summer and winter (the best 1 day hike in New Zealand), Mt. Ruapehu Crater Climb, mountain biking, Whanganui River Trips (Canoe/Jet Boat), Whakapapa ski field, volcanic tours.
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Further information

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Travel Packages

YHA New Zealand also has a range of short and long term budget travel packages designed for independent travellers of all ages, so there is something to suit everyone!