Desert Road Travel Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is NZ$124 per night from 24 June to 25 June
NZ$124
24 June - 25 June
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Really good place to stay"
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$75 per night from 23 June to 24 June
NZ$75
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (767 reviews)
"Love it. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
1 Rata St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$97 per night from 25 June to 26 June
NZ$97
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star lodge in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"Great place to stay, we arrived well ahead of check in time and it wasn't a problem to grab our keys. When we arrived back later they had put the heater on"
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
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
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! (71 reviews)
"Always enjoy coming here. Cosy, warm chalets."
Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
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! (78 reviews)
"Great little spot, playground was a definitely a hit with the kids."
Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025
Gorgeous Log Cabin, Outdoor Bath & Mountain Views
Ohakune
Stay at this cottage in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Great stay
"Well appointed and terrific to have full kitchen facilites."
Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Tree Trunk Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
- Mount Ruapehu
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Mount Tongariro
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Big Carrot
- Mt Ngauruhoe
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Lower Tama Lake
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Kuratau Jetty
- Opotaka Historic Place
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- River Vineyard
- Mountain Bike Station