Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Craters of the Moon which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and mountains
Turangi featuring a river or creek
Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Turangi showing 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
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupo are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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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
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 AU$88 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$88
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (753 reviews)
Fantastic upscale hostel/motel
"I cannot say enough good about this place! Wonderful service, comfortable room with private bath/shower, great breakfast buffet (extra), bar, & restaurant (reserve your dining time early). Plenty of free parking. Our room looked out directly at the volcano with a sliding door walk out patio. Also, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 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 AU$120 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (999 reviews)
"Great handy stay for Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is AU$131 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (414 reviews)
"Excellent value, very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 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 WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
"Great place, lovely and clean with nice extras like laundry powder. Good location"

Reviewed on 29 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
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Raurimu
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy a pool table and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
Nostalgic
"A couple of nights in this tiny wee Bach. Nostalgic memories going outside to the toilet, Adequate facilities for a short stay, close to the mountain."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
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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