Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Travel Guide

Craters of the Moon showing mountains, landscape views and tranquil scenes
Turangi showing a river or creek
Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Turangi showing landscape views and a house
Turangi featuring mountains as well as an individual male

Where to stay in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

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Acacia Bay

Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Acacia Bay
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Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and The Landing Lake Taupo.

Wharewaka
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Two Mile Bay

While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupo Hot Springs and Maori Carvings.

Two Mile Bay
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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Waiotaka Valley

When in Waiotaka Valley, you can plan a visit to Tongariro National Trout Centre and River Vineyard, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waiotaka Valley
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Rangatira Park

While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.

Rangatira Park
Skotel Alpine Resort
Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
The price is €57 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€57
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (738 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Great location. Good option for food and drinks with a bar/restaurant in the venue. Sauna and gym Included, gym was a bit dilapidated with the weights being welded onto the bars and unchangeable, and with most machines broken. Cleanliness and other amenities not an issue. Well stocked ..."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3 out of 5
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is €89 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
€89
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"The rooms are not really confortable but the value is Ok because it is cheap."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is €75 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
€75
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (389 reviews)
"Easy to follow late check-in instructions. Great after hours service when I locked the keys inside - ooops. Room had everything we needed and bed was comfy. Shower had amazing pressure. Would love to stay again with time for the pool and mini golf."

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2025

Turangi Leisure Lodge
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Rocky Mountain Chalets
Rocky Mountain Chalets
3.5 out of 5
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
Stay at this 3.5-star golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"The facility was immaculate and well kept. All amenities were modernized. The bed was extremely comfortable, all necessities were taken care of. Will at the desk was awesome and gave me some good suggestions for dinner. I certainly would return."

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
3.5 out of 5
16 Tangitu St, Motuoapa, Waikato
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
"Great stay, AC/Heater quite noisy"

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2025

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Powder Hut Ohakune
Powder Hut Ohakune
Ohakune
Stay at this chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Mountain Bike Station are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
Nice place and area
"Enjoyable stay with good access to hikes and national forest. No WiFi so need to factor that in."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Powder Hut Ohakune
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Popular places to visit

Tongariro National Park which includes landscape views, a sunset and mountains

Tongariro National Park

Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.

Tongariro National Park
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Huka Falls which includes rapids and a bridge as well as a large group of people

Huka Falls

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.

Huka Falls
Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupo.

Spa Thermal Park
Craters of the Moon which includes mist or fog and tranquil scenes

Craters of the Moon

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.

Craters of the Moon
Turangi which includes a river or creek

Taranaki Falls

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Taranaki Falls
Huka Falls which includes rapids and a bridge as well as a large group of people

Taupo

Photo by Francesca Altaïr

Ohakune

Photo by Rose Naisby

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