You look in a guide and find several places that seem to fit your plans, but you have no idea about anything. If you are adventuring in and around National Park THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAY. I had planned on 2 nights and ended up staying five. I arrived by train and had stayed in 8 or 9 other... More

Our Forest and Bird group stayed here at Easter weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, great hosts, good clean facilities, comfortable beds and bunks, and good location. The complementary hot scones were much appreciated. We visited the adjacent interesting railway museum, sat in the spa pool, and hired bikes and used the shuttle service to Horopito. So plenty to... More

This backpackers lodge is in the ski resort of Ohakune which is a bit of a ghost town in the summer. However the lodge was comfortable and the coupe running it extremely helpful and friendly. The kitchen and lounge facilities were good and suited to families as well as solo travellers. Good value for money and a beautiful old building... More

We had a double room which was very clean. The hosts were fantastic, friendly, welcoming. Kitchen and all amenities first class. We stayed with our walking group and all were very impressed- some stayed in a small dorm while some stayed in single or double rooms and some in the luxury chalets.

Wow! We are so impressed with the station lodge chalets. Modern, clean, close to mnt biking, and great service. Oh, did I mention that each chalet has its own spa!? I stayed for 2 nights with my mother and two young sons. Chalet was perfect for self catering, and close to the junction for a glass of wine, and the... More

We booked the whole place for a friend/family get-together. 4 families and 9 kids for 4 nights. The owners, Jane and Darren are very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable of activities in the area. There's a large lawn for the kids to play on and they can be easily supervised from the lodge and deck. The lounge and kitchen are... More

The appartment we stayed in was very nice. Good living area, good kitchen, good bedroom and good shower. The downsides where: only one very basic plastic chair for sitting outside, not properly working television, not working airco (magement said it was only meant for heating anywayz) and not working light switch in the shower, though the heater switch (which is... More

Booked this accommodation following a search on Wotif.com. Not knowing the area at all but wanting somewhere to stay to do the Tongariro crossing, the pics and spa pool sold it for us. Plus the coms with the hosts was excellent. When we arrived we were really pleased with all the facilities and it certainly felt home from home, although... More

You can't get better value for a holiday in New Zealand. You can have a private dorm room for $55 a night or an entire unit for $110 a night. Right nex to the railway, great facilities. My only complaint is that with the hardwood floors it means no matter how quiet guests are you will always here them walking... More