Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
which offers a link from its National Park drop-off.
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National Park
07 / POP 460
This small settlement is on the intersection of SH4 and SH47, 15km from Whakapapa Vil-
lage. National Park services trampers in the summer and skiers in the winter. There is no
visitor information centre here, but the website of the National Park Village Business Asso-
ciation (
www.nationalpark.co.nz
) is very useful.
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Sleeping & Eating
LODGE, HOSTEL$
Plateau
( 07-892 2993;
www.plateaulodge.co.nz;
17 Carroll St; dm $30, d $70-110, apt from $160; )
Cosy rooms, some with en suite and TV, and an attractive communal lounge, kitchen and
hot tub make Plateau an attractive option. It also has its own shuttle bus.
Howard's Lodge
( 07-892 2827;
www.howardslodge.co.nz;
43-45 Carroll St; dm from $26, s/d from $60/75; )
Not
only a comfortable place with a variety of rooms, a spa, a comfortable lounge and a large
kitchen, Howard's also has its own shuttle service and tramping gear hire.
LODGE$
CAMPSITE$
Mangahuia Campsite
(
www.doc.govt.nz;
SH47; $6)
Between National Park and the SH48 turn-off to Whakapapa Vil-
lage, this basic DOC campsite has cold water and pit toilets.
CAFE$$$
The Station
(
www.stationcafe.co.nz;
Findlay St; lunch $9-16, dinner $29-36; lunch daily, dinner Wed-Mon)
Count
your blessings ye who find this little railway station along the line. It's a lovely old dear,
carefully restored and now serving eggy brunch, pies, coffee and cakes, plus an impressive à
la carte evening menu.
PUB$$$
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