Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Craters of the Moon showing landscape views, mountains and tranquil scenes
Turangi featuring a river or creek
Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Turangi which includes a house and landscape views
Turangi showing 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 The Landing Lake Taupo.

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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Whareroa Village

You might make a stop by Lake Taupo while you're exploring Whareroa Village.

Whareroa Village
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 £44 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
£44
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (722 reviews)
"Excellent location for hiking. Nice common room and kitchen. Rooms very small with dim lighting."

Reviewed on 17 Feb 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 £72 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£72
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Great location to visit the park and do the Tongariro Alpine hike."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is £61 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£61
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (348 reviews)
"Excellent .. awesome for kids also"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Great stay in Kune!
"Nice comfortable accommodation. Friendly host."

Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Sure it's a little dated, but great value for money. Covered parking is a bonus."

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Powder Hut Ohakune
Powder Hut Ohakune
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! (152 reviews)
"The chalet is very well appointed and in good condition. I liked the cosiness but with all the conveniences and appliances you might need. What I didn't like was the reliance on previous guests to make the place clean and ready for the next guests, with no obvious thorough check in between. In particular, ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2025

Powder Hut Ohakune
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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