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Riverstone Lodge 5 stars

Turangi

Located in Turangi, Riverstone Lodge, a 5-star hostel, offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides garden views and a terrace.

A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling.

Taupo is 40 km from the hostel. Hostel is wery nice, well equipped and feels like home! Great place to stay for Tongariro Crossing. Sandra is extremely helpful and provides you with lot of information.

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9.1
Superb
807 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

Finlay Jack's Backpackers 4.5 stars

Taupo

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

Taupo is an absolute mecca for all things outdoors – including hiking the famous Tongariro crossing, trout fishing, skydiving, jet boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'. The staff was really kind and helpful! Beds are like pods so you get some privacy, also grocery store is 1 min away, the lake is maybe 10 min by foot

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8.5
Very good
2,023 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

Tongariro River Retreat

Turangi

The area is popular for skiing and cycling, in addition, ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at this hostel.

Taranaki Falls is 48 km from the hostel. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 43 km from Tongariro River Retreat. All the common areas were very well! The man at the reception it's very kind!

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8.1
Very good
461 reviews
Price from
€ 20
per night

Raglan Backpackers

Raglan

Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of sea, Raglan Backpackers is situated in Raglan, 2.8 km from Ngarunui Beach. Featuring barbecue facilities, the property is located within 45 km of Waikato Stadium. The hostel has a hot tub, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. great facilities and location. thankful we could pop back and shower after our race. everything was clean and tidy with a fab atmosphere.

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8.3
Very good
623 reviews
Price from
€ 21
per night

Tatahi Cove Back Packer 4 stars

Hahei

Situated in Hahei, 1.9 km from Hahei Beach, Tatahi Cove Back Packer features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.5 km from Mare's Leg Beach. Gentleman was very friendly. He lent me a shovel and explained the right times to go to Hot Water Beach. Also gave a heads up that the carpark for Cathedral Cove was closed.

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8.6
Fabulous
237 reviews
Price from
€ 73
per night

JunoHall Backpackers

Waitomo Caves

Located in Waitomo Caves, 2.2 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, JunoHall Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a tennis court. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Spacious common room Corridor outside has sofa &bench so I can relax with fresh air Farm house with horse ,deer , pig

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8.6
Fabulous
418 reviews
Price from
€ 20
per night

Manowhenua Lodge

National Park

Set in National Park, within 16 km of Mount Ruapehu and 17 km of Taranaki Falls, Manowhenua Lodge offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Whakapapa.

At the hostel the rooms come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Friendly hosts and possibility to book shuttle bus for trekking directly from reception. Common room to meet other travellers

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8.9
Fabulous
242 reviews
Price from
€ 21
per night

National Park Backpackers

National Park

Set in National Park, 15 km from Mount Ruapehu, National Park Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. We are comfortable in the room for just an affordable price. The heat pump that kept us warm this winter. Only 20 minutes away from Whakapapa and other great nature views like Taranaki falls.

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7.9
Good
1,257 reviews
Price from
€ 18
per night

Haka Lodge Taupo 4.5 stars

Taupo

Haka Lodge Taupo features free unlimited WiFi and stunning views of Lake Taupo. The backpacker property offers a range of upmarket dormitory rooms as well as private rooms for those who like their own space. The place is clean, the beds were comfortable and big kitchen.

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7.7
Good
1,697 reviews
Price from
€ 21
per night

Based by the Lake 4 stars

Taupo

Based by the Lake offers basic dormitory-style rooms or private guest bedrooms with ensuite facilities. All of the accommodation is clean and modern and linen is included. Communal facilities include a shared kitchen. You can also soak up the sun on the sundeck which features views of the mountains. Price is suitable. Big restroom

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7.1
Good
1,721 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

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