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, Lake Taupō and Waikato River 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 Spa Thermal Park.
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.
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Good value ,clean tidy with good food and service
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Great place and staff
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Turangi Bridge Motel
Leah looked after our room and was amazing. A real credit to the site.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Very well taken care of. Kind and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Spacious and well-maintained.
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Oreti Village Resort
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
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.
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Mount Ruapehu
- Huka Falls
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Craters of the Moon
- Spa Thermal Park
- Mount Tongariro
- Taranaki Falls
- Turoa Ski Area
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- A.C. Baths
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Big Carrot
- The Landing Lake Taupō
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
