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25 Sept - 26 Sept
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26 Sept - 27 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Tongariro National Park cheap hotels

A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.
A terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.
A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
Tongariro National Park
Australia
Stefanie
NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Skotel Alpine Resort
A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.
A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Handro
NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mountain Heights Lodge
A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.
A rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, surrounded by a wooden fence and various tropical plants.
A hotel with red roofs, a covered outdoor area, and a view of a mountain range.
A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

3. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Harley
NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.
A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
NZ$53
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Crossing Lodge
A row of single-room cabins with a wooden deck in front, numbered doors, and a car parked outside.
A two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "TURDO A LODGE".
A row of hotel doors with numbers, a wooden ceiling, and a window.
A corridor with a number '12' on a wall, indicating a room number.

5. The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Ohakune
Australia
Samantha
NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.
A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.
A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.
A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.

6. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Plateau Lodge
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a window.
A cafe with a chalkboard menu listing hot drinks and smoothies, a counter with a variety of beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a flower arrangement.

7. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.
A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.

8. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
natasha
NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Powderhorn Chateau
A wooden deck with a small table and chairs, a bed in the background, and a set of wooden steps leading to a door.
A bar area with a glass jar filled with sliced fruits, a stainless steel appliance, and various bottles and glasses.
A view from a window with a bench and cushions, overlooking a street with buildings and a mountain in the background.
A reception desk with a sign labeled "Office" and a flower arrangement.

9. Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
Ohakune
Australia
Nicole
NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Snowman Lodge
A Snowhaven serviced apartment building at night with illuminated windows and a signboard.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a staircase leading to a room with a red curtain.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table, chairs, a TV, and artwork on the wall.
A snow-covered building with a sign advertising studio apartments, townhouses, and lodges.

10. Snowhaven

Snowhaven
Ohakune
Australia
ANDREW
NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Snowhaven
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Top Tongariro National Park Hotel Reviews

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent
"I was very happy with the accommodation, staff, meals and the location was very convenient for all the places I needed to go."
Harley 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

8/10 Good
"Location, staff, and amenities are great. The property is much more beat up than shown, but not dirty. Would recommend"
Jake 3-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Skotel Alpine Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is Tongariro National Park like for travellers on a budget?
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When is the best time for a budget trip to Tongariro National Park?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Tongariro National Park, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Tongariro National Park are September, October, July and May, with each month seeing an average of 198 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Tongariro National Park?
Tongariro National Park attracts visitors with its fantastic dining options and bar scene, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then plan some activities that cost little or nothing at all. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park or Taranaki Falls.
How can I get to Tongariro National Park and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Tongariro National Park can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 45.6 mi (73.4 km) from the centre in Taupō Airport (TUO). Tongariro National Park might not have very many public transport options so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.

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