Tongariro National Park Travel Guide
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Visit Tongariro National Park

Skotel Alpine Resort
Good location, especially for the Teranaki Falls walk, but also for Tongoriro Crossing (20 minutes drive to the trail head). The staff was friendly. The room was clean and as-described. The property is a little old/dated. Also, the hot tub is only available 3pm to 8pm and you need to reserve a 30-minute ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Great location, convenient to outdoor activities
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Turangi Bridge Motel
Great location with restaurant
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Rocky Mountain Chalets
The chalet was very nice, clean, well equipped, and comfortable. We greatly appreciated the in-room washer and dryer! Note* the dryer does get VERY hot on cotton/regular mode. We tried out the hot tubs too-very nice!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Parking was easy, unit was clean and cosy and as pictured, only downside was the main road traffic noise, otherwise a pleasant and convenient stop off midway between Auckland and Wellington.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Beautiful, peaceful setting in comfortable accommodation overlooking the lake. On premises restuarant was also very good although menu was a bit limited.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

Mount Ruapehu
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Tongariro National Park
Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.

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.

Turoa Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Turoa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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.

Taranaki Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Things to do

Family Float Grade 2 Whitewater Adventure in Tongariro River

Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride (Ketetahi)

Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk





