Desert Road Travel Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$146 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$146
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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. ...
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$94 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$94
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Whakapapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (854 reviews)
"The hot water was extreme hot, he careful. Otherwise good room!"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is NZ$128 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$128
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
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.
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"We loved the views, the serenity and the facilities like tennis court, car port and laundry. The rooms had everything we needed."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
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! (116 reviews)
"Great help from the manager"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Alpine Chalets
3 Findlay St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
8/10 Very good! (102 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay in with the meanest view of the mountains!! The owner is very inviting and if you need something she's got you!!!"
Reviewed on 6 July 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.
Stay near popular Desert Road attractions
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro National Park
- Lake Taupō
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Mount Tongariro
- Big Carrot
- Taranaki Falls
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Kuratau Jetty
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Mountain Bike Station
- Lower Tama Lake
- Waterfall Express Chair
- River Vineyard
