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

Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

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

Taupō Central
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Acacia Bay

Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō 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 Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

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 Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō 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
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3 out of 5
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is Rp1.204.998 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
Rp1.204.998
Rp1.385.748 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (999 reviews)
Nice room & yummy food
"A comfortable room, great food at the restaurant, and only 20ish minutes from Whakapapa made this place perfect for us"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Skotel Alpine Resort
Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (769 reviews)
"A decent place with great views of the mountains."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 out of 5
1 Rata St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is Rp865.619 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp865.619
Rp995.462 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star lodge in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"Great place to stay, we arrived well ahead of check in time and it wasn't a problem to grab our keys. When we arrived back later they had put the heater on"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
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! (71 reviews)
"Always enjoy coming here. Cosy, warm chalets."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 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! (79 reviews)
"Great little spot, playground was a definitely a hit with the kids."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Parkview Apartments
Parkview Apartments
3.5 out of 5
24 Waimarino Tokaanu Rd, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"We loved our stay here and would have stayed longer. The house is beautifully laid out with the living areas upstairs (beautiful views!) and the sleeping downstairs. The kitchen is quite well appointed and has an excellent oven and stove. It's a little drive to anywhere but we had a rental car so ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Parkview Apartments
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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