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 Maori Carvings.
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.
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Clean room, nice facilities, excellent check in!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Skotel Alpine Resort
Room was clean and spacious and staff was friendly. The restroom was a bit outdated. Overall it was a good choice, great for access to trails and gondolas. The restaurant is quite good.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Turangi Bridge Motel
Everything was fresh and tidy. Great accommodation and the restaurant meal was very nice and great value for money.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
It was pouring with rain when we arrived, so we really appreciated having the carport and entry cover, so we didn’t get soaked hauling our luggage in. Great for a 1nt stay on our way from Wellington to the Coromandel. Because of the weather the Coromandel didn’t happen, but that’s a whole other ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Super friendly and helpful gentleman in the office at check in. We are traveling from Auckland to Queenstown and chose this overnight stay for its kitchenette as we prefer cooking to eating in restaurants. We were limited to dinner choices as we could only locate one smallish pot. A couple of little ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Amazing in all regards.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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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.
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.
- Lake Taupō
- Mount Ruapehu
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Huka Falls
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Craters of the Moon
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- Spa Thermal Park
- Turoa Ski Area
- Mount Tongariro
- Taranaki Falls
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- A.C. Baths
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Big Carrot
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- The Landing Lake Taupō
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Kuratau Jetty
- Raurimu Spiral
