Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 The Landing Lake Taupō.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
Whareroa Village
You might make a stop by Lake Taupō while you're exploring Whareroa Village.
Skotel Alpine Resort
The staff was wonderful, very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Clean and functional, home away from home
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Parklands Motorlodge
I had booked a cabin without an ensuite and used the communal shower very early in the morning to avoid the rush from campers. It was still pitch black when I returned to what I thought was my cabin, where I had left the lights off but locked the door. I put my key in the lock, turned it to open ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Rocky Mountain Chalets
We have stayed here a few times. Very handy to the main town, restaurant and cafes. Spacious, clean, modern and they have a few spas you can use. We will be back again!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
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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
With active volcanoes, moon-like landscapes, hot mud pools, icy lakes and thick forests, Tongariro National Park has New Zealand written all over it.
Huka Falls
Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.
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.
Mount Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Craters of the Moon
Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.
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- Lake Taupō
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro National Park
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Huka Falls
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- Mount Tongariro
- Craters of the Moon
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Spa Thermal Park
- Ratana Church
- Maori Carvings
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Big Carrot
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
