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
Great room, excellent location, helpful staff, good size
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Turangi Leisure Lodge
This was a great property. Very clean and convenient and staff was extremely helpful. Huge place if you have a family. And convenient to lots of shops
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Turangi Bridge Motel
Cute clean hotel with excellent bathroom and kitchen items.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Good communcations, helpful with our special needs, well located, clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Nice cabin, very clean.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
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 lively bars and top-notch restaurants 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.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
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 Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
- Lake Taupō
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Huka Falls
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Spa Thermal Park
- Craters of the Moon
- Mount Tongariro
- Turoa Ski Area
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- Taranaki Falls
- A.C. Baths
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Big Carrot
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- The Landing Lake Taupō
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- Kuratau Jetty
