Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Travel Guide

Craters of the Moon showing mountains, landscape views and tranquil scenes
Turangi showing a river or creek
Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Turangi showing landscape views and a house
Turangi featuring mountains as well as an individual male

Where to stay in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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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.

Acacia Bay
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Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Wharewaka
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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.

Two Mile Bay
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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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.

Waiotaka Valley
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is €77 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€77
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Fir a short stay and 5 people it is enough"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (777 reviews)
"Kaz was so lovely, enjoyed our chat, dinner, especially dessert, was very good and the hot tub was amazing after a day on the slopes as too were the views from our cabin."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is €62 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€62
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (451 reviews)
"Awesome stay!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Turangi Leisure Lodge
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

Rocky Mountain Chalets

3.5 out of 5
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
Stay at this 3.5-star golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, 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

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Motuoapa Bay Chalets

Motuoapa Bay Chalets

3.5 out of 5
16 Tangitu St, Motuoapa, Waikato
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, 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

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Mountain House located in central Ohakune

Mountain House located in central Ohakune

Ohakune
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Great for families
"The house was wonderful for our two families which included 4 kids. It had everything that we needed. The view was amazing and the house was very comfy.The pillows could be improved, but other than that, no complaints. You can request linens, at an extra cost, if you're travelling from overseas like ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Mountain House located in central Ohakune
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.

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