Discover the secrets of the volcanic plateau.
Walk the legendary Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Bike the popular 42 Traverse Forest track. Canoe the wilderness of the Whanganui River. Ski on the snowfields of Mt Ruapehu.
Howard's Lodge is the ultimate start for all outdoor adventure in Tongariro National Park, Ruapehu Skifields and Whanganui National Park.
The lodge offers a broad variety of accommodation ranging from budget rooms to ensuite rooms. Daily transport to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the 42 Traverse Mountain bike track, Rental of ski equipment, tramping boots and walking poles and mountain bikes.
Enjoy a fantastic summer experience or an exhilarating winter getaway; we have just what you need.
Adventure is on our doorstep
Check-in Time: 2:00 PM
Check-out Time: 10:00 AM
Getting there:
From the North (Waitomo caves, Taumarunui) - Coming south on highway 4 National Park is 37km south of Taumarunui. Carroll Street is the first on the right as you enter the Village.
Howards Lodge is on Carroll Street, about 400 metres from the main highway, on the left hand side just past the school.
From the North-East (Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi, Whakapapa Village) – Heading south west on highway 47 to it’s end. This is National Park village. Turn right onto highway 4 and go about 200 metres, Carroll street is the last street on the left before you leave the village.
From the South (Wellington, Turoa, Ohakune, Wanganui) – Head north on highway 4, after entering National Park Village Carroll street is the last street on the left before you leave the village.
Check-in Procedure:
Car parking:
On site car parking.
Child Policy:
3-14 yrs