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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
805 reviews

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 pods where you sleep are really spacious for all your luggage and comfortable too. The shared area was a beautiful garden with lots of different sittings. The staff was wonderful

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8.5
Very good
2,018 reviews
Price from
AR$ 24,931
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. The hospitality from the host, the fireplace in the lounge, the heater in the room, and the cat.

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8.1
Very good
461 reviews
Price from
AR$ 18,970
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. Lovely atmosphere among the guests and the staff

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8.3
Very good
630 reviews
Price from
AR$ 20,595
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. The place is very nice and comfortable!! Great location and friendly staff. I was there during the cyclone and everything was fine. We were safe!! I would definitely recommend.

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8.6
Fabulous
234 reviews
Price from
AR$ 69,916
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. Staff were awesome and so helpful. Kids loved the pigs that were roaming around

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8.6
Fabulous
417 reviews
Price from
AR$ 19,512
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. Everything is wonderful. We love this place very much

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8.9
Fabulous
241 reviews
Price from
AR$ 20,595
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. Room was great. Kitchen was even better. Everything was clean and comfortable.

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7.9
Good
1,254 reviews
Price from
AR$ 17,344
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. Cleanest hostel we have stayed in, easy late check in, really fun layout, and centrally located.

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7.7
Good
1,697 reviews
Price from
AR$ 20,595
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. Location was close to the lake, the food, the supermarket, everything. Amenities (kitchen and laundry) were clean and well thought out. Enjoyed the girls only dorm with the extra perk of a private balcony.

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7.1
Good
1,719 reviews
Price from
AR$ 29,809
per night

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