Desert Road Travel Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is 2.051.607 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
2.051.607 ₫
2.359.348 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (775 reviews)
"Lovely old style hotel lodge. Really nice and friendly staff. The restaurant food was also really good, and big portion sizes."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is 2.060.634 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
2.060.634 ₫
2.369.729 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (449 reviews)
"Great spot for the night while traveling."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
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 3.5-star golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
"Always enjoy coming here. Cosy, warm chalets."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St, Motuoapa, Waikato
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (80 reviews)
"Great little spot, playground was a definitely a hit with the kids."
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Parkview Apartments
24 Waimarino Tokaanu Rd, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"We loved our stay here and would have stayed longer. The house is beautifully laid out with the living areas upstairs (beautiful views!) and the sleeping downstairs. The kitchen is quite well appointed and has an excellent oven and stove. It's a little drive to anywhere but we had a rental car so ..."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Tree Trunk Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
- Tree Trunk Gorge
- Mount Ruapehu
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Taranaki Falls
- Mount Tongariro
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Mt Ngauruhoe
- Big Carrot
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Lower Tama Lake
- Kuratau Jetty
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Opotaka Historic Place
- Ohakune Disc Golf
- Raurimu Spiral
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- Mountain Bike Station
- West Ridge Quad
- Waterfall Express Chair
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead