Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Taupo showing 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 AU$124 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$124
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"It’s a ski hotel. Convenient for the Whakapapa ski field. Each room has one oil heater."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is AU$114 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$114
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (472 reviews)
"We didnt arrive until 10pm but found the key and room as per instructions easily. The room did have a weird smell but about from that was fine and beds comfy. Only downside was lack of hot water. In the morning only 3 out of 5 had hot showers"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
The price is AU$78 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$78
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (792 reviews)
"Great location and great stay. Tyson at the front desk was so helpful. Close to the mountain and waterfall hikes."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
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! (84 reviews)
"Very friendly helpful staff. Awesome day!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 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! (81 reviews)
"Spacious and well-maintained."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.

Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.

Ohakune
Stay at this cabin in Ohakune. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
"Was typical camping ground cabin. It was great to be able to book it for one night because that was all I wanted. There were no inconsistencies with how it was advertised and what it was. The manager was very pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.
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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