Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Where to stay in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
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.
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 Leisure Lodge
Lovely place for an overnight stay. Love how you pretty much have your own house which is nice and cosy. Great location and awesome having mini golf, the pool and spa. Such a great price for what you get.
Reviewed on 18 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
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.
Huka Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Huka Falls, a lovely green space in Rotokawa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas 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.
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.
Craters of the Moon
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Craters of the Moon, a lovely green space in Wairakei. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
- Mount Ruapehu
- Lake Taupō
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Huka Falls
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Craters of the Moon
- Spa Thermal Park
- Mount Tongariro
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- A.C. Baths
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Taranaki Falls
- Big Carrot
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- The Landing Lake Taupō
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
