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The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Electric vehicle-charging station
Balcony
Family House | Living area
Theatre show

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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9 Erua Rd, Erua, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3990
  • Place, Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fishers Track
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Family House | Living area

Family House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Erua

When you stay at The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers in Erua, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. .This lodge is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Tongariro National Park and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Old Coach Road Bike Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Fishers Track - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 9 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 12 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 17 min drive - 25.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪AmyJade’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

Lodge in Erua with free parking
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers offers 20 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this lodge include a picnic area and bike parking.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

9 Erua Road
The Crossing Backpackers Erua
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers Erua
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers Lodge
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers Lodge Erua

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 40 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget location for exploring and hiking the park. Kitchen gets busy and was missing spoons (common issue in shared kitchens- we had our own so it wasn’t a problem, somewhat dated and mostly clean. Liked the easy self check-in as well. Not a rowdy or loud hostel- we stayed here with our kids in a family room and had a great sleep and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

My first time here. I decided to stay a night on my way up north. My sleep was not good. There was a machine sound that came on and off nearby keeping me awake; a generator or something. The light from the passageway leaked in the cracks around the door; had to put bags in front to stop the light coming through bottom of door. The mattress seemed like it was not flat and was hard to sleep on; wasn't sure if it was the mattress or an uneven floor, I think the mattress; hard to find a flat spot to sleep on; or maybe it was the bed frame itself. My back didn't feel that great in the morning; didn't get as much sleep as I would have liked. The room I was in was Room 14.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cheap stay. Noisy kids running up and down the hallway (but thats not the accommodations fault.) Easy drive to Whakapapa so good spot! Noisy heater fan in bedroom when it was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiranjeevi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sampath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the experience was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good the only problem is the internet service is not good in our room bunk bed so low
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property warm rooms easy check in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charisse

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water has low pressure dificult to shower but this is the only concern. Everything went well. The rooms are ok and very tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the family room because of the heating was excellent, However the backpackers needs staff as there were guest hogging amenties such as moive room and kitch area gets over crowded
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nimesh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for price
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our overnight stay. The facilities were sufficient and the online check in worked for us. The wifi was a bit intermittent though unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Soman, Sandringham

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ngoc

Travelled with family
Not to far from the center. My family likes entertainment area specifically the movies room serect. The first night cold in the room but the staff fixed the issue next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Liked: Amenities
Love you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter W

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can get into their warm reception area without a key - no problem - but (as there is no receptionist there) keep their phone number handy in case you have a problem signing in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jong

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hoang

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hoang

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable, convenient location. Hoping the guests care more about the cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025