National Park Backpackers

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8.1Excellent

(1,667 Ratings)

"The location is fantastic! You're in the heart of Waimarino and all the shuttles to Tongariro leave from its parking lot. The hostel has a climbing wall and great communal spaces."

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8.1 / 10

Excellent(1,667 Ratings)

Hostel in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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About this hostel

Comfortable Accommodations

Amenities

Shuttle available

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Kitchen

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Ski in/Ski out

Garden

Laundry services

Outdoor Cooking

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

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Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.1 / 10

Excellent(1,667 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026

The location is fantastic! You're in the heart of Waimarino and all the shuttles to Tongariro leave from its parking lot. The hostel has a climbing wall and great communal spaces.

9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026

Room is good, and the staff is so pleasant

Insufficent car parks

8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026

Good location, Neatly maintained rooms

Facilities- it is mentioned that coffee tea available for guest at anytime , but it was not available.

6 / 10Average·Apr 2026

Good location, easy to access and to go trough the welcoming process

The Room was too hot, which made it difficult to sleep in

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at National Park Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is National Park Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at National Park Backpackers?

We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes shuttle available, free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and heating.

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