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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Room was small but comfortable. Cant get a better location.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
Helpful staff and good restaurant on site. The room was clean, albeit super hot and there was no fan or air con. The kitchen is small considering the size of the site but had most things one would need.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
The staff were very nice and even gave me a trail recommendation given we could not do the alpine crossing as planned that day! The unit was very clean and cozy and had exactly what was needed for a comfortable stay. The location was great, only 15 minute drive from the national park visitor center. ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Great accommodation. The chalet was very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Alpine Chalets
We’ve had the best time at Alpine Chalets. Amazing hospitality from the staff, the rooms are clean, tidy and very modern. The views were spectacular of the mountains! Highly recommend, will definitely be back :)
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Parkview Apartments
Excellent location close to ski field. Comfy, warm rooms with all amenities- cooking facilities, dishwasher, laundry etc. Neat and tidy home away from home. Walking distance from a restaurant, four square, gas station. Highly recommended. Timely comms from the hosts.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit

Tongariro National Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Tongariro National Park, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.
- Centennial Chair
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Mount Tongariro
- Turoa Ski Area
- Taranaki Falls
- Big Carrot
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Raurimu Spiral
- Hut Flat Rope Tow
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Waimarino Golf Club
- Tree Trunk Gorge
- Ohakune Disc Golf
- West Ridge Quad
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- Fishers Track
- Mountain Bike Station
- Waterfall Express Chair
- Lower Tama Lake
