Desert Road Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is AU$113 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$113
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was in exelent located for the mount Ruapehu. Looked like some staff were in training and one night the forgot out food order for over 1 hour. All very plesent and apologize. Not much tea and coffee in room on arrival"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is AU$135 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$135
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews)
"Place was great for the car event we were at! Was right in the middle of the track & the local shops."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is AU$113 per night from 8 June to 9 June
AU$113
8 June - 9 June
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (564 reviews)
"Good value for money. Kitchen utensils were a bit light, and frying pan needed replacing. Could do with new beds and pillows. Comfortable and roomy."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
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 golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Great place to stsy"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Beautiful views, very quiet. Good parking."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction River Vineyard is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
"Parking was easy, unit was clean and cosy and as pictured, only downside was the main road traffic noise, otherwise a pleasant and convenient stop off midway between Auckland and Wellington."
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
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.
