Desert Road Travel Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$137 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$137
1 July - 2 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"First choice when I come to national park for hiking"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$180 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$180
30 June - 1 July
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! (229 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 NZ$134 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$134
27 July - 28 July
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! (567 reviews)
"Perfect for a good rest/ Comfortable unit and good amenities."
Reviewed on 17 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.
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! (9 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay at Pukawa Village. Our apartment, 15A, overlooked a beautiful garden and the stunning Lake Taupō, making every morning and evening feel incredibly special. The surroundings were so serene and peaceful , truly the perfect place to relax and unwind. Honestly, the view and atmosphere ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 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! (111 reviews)
"Great place to stsy"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Gorgeous Log Cabin, Outdoor Bath & Mountain Views
Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this cottage in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Was well setup and had everything to cook clean etc. wicked spot"
Reviewed on 18 May 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
- Lake Taupō
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro National Park
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Taranaki Falls
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Big Carrot
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Mount Tongariro
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Kuratau Jetty
- Waterfall Express Chair
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Mountain Bike Station
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- River Vineyard
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Lower Tama Lake
- Centennial Chair
- Hut Flat Rope Tow
