Desert Road Travel Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is 1.911.526 ₫ per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
1.911.526 ₫
2.198.255 ₫ total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We arrived later in the evening than we wanted to and the front desk and restaurant were cleaning up to close for the night. The staff was great and we were able to order food and drinks after 9 hours of travel by plane and car. Our room was fine for the night just don't expect to do anything more ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is 2.135.636 ₫ per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
2.135.636 ₫
2.455.981 ₫ total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
"Place was great for the car event we were at! Was right in the middle of the track & the local shops."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is 1.781.674 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
1.781.674 ₫
2.048.925 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (567 reviews)
"Perfect for a good rest/ Comfortable unit and good amenities."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
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
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49) Ohakune NZ3
Stay at this golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Great place to stsy"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay at Pukawa Village. Our apartment, 15A, overlooked a beautiful garden and the stunning Lake Taupō, making every morning and evening feel incredibly special. The surroundings were so serene and peaceful , truly the perfect place to relax and unwind. Honestly, the view and atmosphere ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Alpine Chalets
3 Findlay St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
8/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
"Amazing"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
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.
Stay near popular Desert Road attractions
- Tree Trunk Gorge
- Mount Ruapehu
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Taranaki Falls
- Mount Tongariro
- Big Carrot
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Kuratau Jetty
- Mountain Bike Station
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- River Vineyard
- Raurimu Spiral
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Waterfall Express Chair
- Hut Flat Rope Tow
- Centennial Chair
- Ohakune Disc Golf

