Desert Road Travel Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
Fully refundable
The price is 2.257.920 ₫ per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
2.257.920 ₫
2.596.608 ₫ total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
This was fine for our one night stay as we moved through the country. I have owned/operated my own cleaning company for 27+ years so it's true that I may be a little over the top but I did feel like the corners and places that matter could have been a bit cleaner. The rooms are pretty small but the ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is 2.051.482 ₫ per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
2.051.482 ₫
2.359.204 ₫ total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (479 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Turangi Bridge Motel
4600 State Highway 1, Turangi
The price is 1.869.558 ₫ per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
1.869.558 ₫
2.149.992 ₫ total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Turangi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (521 reviews)
Parking was a little tricky due to being on the end, and making sure our vehicle and the corner next to us could as well. The room was clean, but showing definite signs of wear/age. Great location and good price made up for that.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 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! (84 reviews)
Very friendly helpful staff. Awesome day!
Reviewed on 9 Oct 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! (81 reviews)
Spacious and well-maintained.
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Oreti Village Resort
88 Pukawa Road, Pukawa, Pukawa
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools ...
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
- Mount Tongariro
- Taranaki Falls
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Big Carrot
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Kuratau Jetty
- West Ridge Quad
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Lower Tama Lake
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- Hut Flat Rope Tow
- Raurimu Spiral
- Fishers Track
- Mountain Bike Station
- Waterfall Express Chair
- River Vineyard
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Ohakune Disc Golf

