The Crossing Backpackers & Erua Lodge

The Crossing Backpackers is a relaxed, comfortable and friendly place, ideally situated if you wish to take part in the many adventure activities for which the Tongariro National Park is famous.

The Crossing backpackers is located at National Park, right in the centre of the North Island, where adventure begins and the fun never stops!

Fantastic accommodation wth theme rooms and a tanquil NZ alpine setting
What to do while visiting the National Park and Crossing:
The world famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Bike the popular 42 Traverse Forest track.
Hot pools
Paint Ball combat
Animal Reserve
Extreme Adventures
Flying Fox
Visit Narnia
...so much more to do here than any where in New Zealand !

Our accommodation is awesome,
Heated rooms
Newly renovated kitchen
Huge Games/TV room
Pool Table
Off street parkling
Mt Ruapehu ski feilds
The crossing Backpackers is the gate way to Mt Ruapehu play ground!

Accommodation Information

Great facilities for your comfort and entertainment:
Self-catering kitchen including cooking facilities, cookware, crockery and cutlery;
Games/TV room with pool table;
Ample hot showers and toilets;
Friendly staff and lots of lovely animals;
Centrally heated throughout;
Common rooms with open fires;
Laundromat on site;
Sleeping bag/linen hire.

We also offer on-site:
Mayhem paintball;
Free 230m Flying Fox.

We can organise all kinds of awesome outdoor activities. The possibilities are endless!

The heating system at The Crossing Backpackers is second to none. It was recently installed to ensure a healthy dry lodge - even at -10 degrees outside the lodge will maintain a steady warm temperature all year round. Just what you need after a day of fun in the snow!

Location Information

The Crossing Backpackers is located at Erua Village, 6 km south of National Park Village on State Highway 4, at Mt Ruapehu. We can be found within 4 hrs driving from Auckland and 4 hrs from Wellington.
We are centrally located between the biggest ski fields in New Zealand, Whakapapa and Turoa. Whakapapa is 15 mins drive from the lodge and Turoa can be found within 30 mins. This means you can easily ski or board both in one day.

Located in Tongariro World Heritage Park, The Crossing Backpackers is surrounded by native bush and forest. It is tranquil and amazingly beautiful out here. We are looking forward to welcoming you.

In the Ruapehu District and Tongariro National Park some of the most popular activities are the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Skiing and Snowboarding, Mountain Biking – 42nd Traverse and Fishers Track, Trout Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking – Rafting – Canoeing on the many rivers including the Whanganui River, Rock Climbing and much more…