Adventure Lodge and Motels and Tongariro Crossing Track Transport

Outstanding place to stay when hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC). The motel was clean and comfortable. Plenty of hot water, comfortable bed. I had a corner room with a kitchenette which was very quiet. The hosts were wonderful and a wealth of information. Very friendly and great to talk with. Dutchy is also a driver that can take you to the TAC. Schedule the drop-off and pick-up with the motel. Reasonable price for transportation and so easy since you simply meet in the parking lot on the morning of your hike. It's a 10-15 walk from the train station to the motel, although Gillian was kind enough to drop me off at the train station the day I checked out. Definitely will stay here again if I return to National Park for some more hiking!

The young reception girl was very friendly. The TV had 2 remotes hard to operate very confusing. The elderly owner lady was helpful but not that friendly. I thank all of them for waiting for us at the reception as we arrived quite late cos we were lost initially but the lady nicely guided us to the Lodge. The room was space and very welcoming. Thanks for putting the heater on. John was very friendly & welcoming helped us to the mountain on his shuttle.

John took us to the start of the Tongariro crossing track and picked us up after on the other end when we finished. He told us about the area and Mairi culture. He even gave us a plastic bracelet with his number so we could call him ahead of time so he would be waiting for us when we finished our walk. Our reservation was upgraded and we enjoyed a room with a private bathroom thanks to their kindness. I would stay there again and recommend the place without a doubt.

One goes to National Park Village only to visit the Tongariro National Park for hiking or other nature-admiring activities.The village offers little else. However, you feel as being immersed in a warm bath when staying at Adventure Lodge. A quiet nice place. The room was large and well equiped, the personel was very friendly, extremely helpfull and they gave a lot of information about the neighbourhood and things to do. They provide freshly-prepared and healthy breakfasts and lunches (brought to your room) of such a composition and quality that you can endure the toughest hike. Daily rides to the start point of the Alpine crossing (and pick up at the end) but also personalised transportation is arranged at any time to whatever place. Remarkable to mention: a large collection of movies (including 'Lord of the Ring') is available to spend your day when you are bored, or cannot go out due to bad weather. Recommended place to stay!

Excellent lodge with very kind, caring and warm-hearted hosts who made this experience unforgettable for us. They were so kind and welcoming. There was a shuttle available to the starting point of the Tongariro alpine crossing and John provided a wonderful enthusiastic explanation of the history of the Tongariro national park. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this lodge to anyone traveling to Tongariro.