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
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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 AU$92 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$92
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 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! (730 reviews)
It’s was ok.
"The hotel was in an amazing location, although it was very dated and needed a great deal of TLC. My room was tiny (I should have read the details better) but the bed was comfortable. The wall was backing onto the restaurant and the noise was quite loud, that said most people had left by 10pm. We ..."

Reviewed on 2 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 AU$146 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Close to the park. Restaurant next door was good. Not alot of noise reduction. But was quiet over night."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is AU$120 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 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! (384 reviews)
Preparing for Tongariri
"Very nice simple lodge. Facilities all worked and were fine. Plenty of restaurants nearby or you can prepare simple meals in the kitchen which is reasonably well equipped. Bed comfortable and clean"

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 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 spa tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"Great Stay, comfortable and good resting"

Reviewed on 2 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! (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
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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