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Settlement in Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand
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National Park Village is in the Central North Island region of New Zealand.
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Backpackers and lodge with dorms, rooms and motel-style family units. Global Gossip computers and Wi-Fi, on site paintball arena, lots of free parking, big screen TV and Projector Room.
A range of accommodation from dorm-style bunk rooms, through motel-style family units to hotel rooms. Free parking, large lounge with open fireplace, on-site bar and restaurant.
A small supermarket at a service station, which was in the classic Kiwi film 'Goodbye Pork Pie'. No liquor.
By train
The Northern Explorer has trains three times per week from Auckland or Wellington. The train station is on Station Road on the western side of the village. There is a cafe at the station.
By bus
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