Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Travel Guide
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![Turangi featuring mountains as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114058-Mount-Ruapehu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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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.
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Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and The Landing Lake Taupo.
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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 The Landing Lake Taupo.
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Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay.
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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.
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Whareroa Village
You might make a stop by Lake Taupo while you're exploring Whareroa Village.
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Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025
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Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
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Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
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Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025
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Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025
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Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025
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Popular places to visit
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Tongariro National Park
Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Huka Falls
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.
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Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupo.
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Craters of the Moon
Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.
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Mount Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.