Great stay for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing- shuttle picks up just outside the lodge for $50 (£25pp) with return. Lovely communal area with good kitchen, seating area and board games. Bathrooms were also very good. Friendly & helpful staff. Only downside is that it can be quite noisy early hours (from 4am) due to people going to do the hike, and room 7 is right next to reception entrance where we stayed.