Desert Road Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$134 per night from 12 May to 13 May
NZ$134
12 May - 13 May
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! (1,002 reviews)
The staff and restaurant were great. The room had no AC so it was kind of hot until the staff provided fans.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$99 per night from 9 May to 10 May
NZ$99
9 May - 10 May
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! (839 reviews)
The staff provided extremely helpful suggestions regarding what to do in our limited time there.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is NZ$126 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$126
7 June - 8 June
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! (555 reviews)
Late check-in was easy. Room was clean and warm when we arrived. Good value for money.
Reviewed on 5 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.
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! (109 reviews)
Great space & walking distance to the downtown area. Super friendly & clean
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction River Vineyard is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Parking was easy, unit was clean and cosy and as pictured, only downside was the main road traffic noise, otherwise a pleasant and convenient stop off midway between Auckland and Wellington.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
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 ...
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
- Tongariro National Park
- Lake Taupō
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Mount Tongariro
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Big Carrot
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Kuratau Jetty
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Mountain Bike Station
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Lower Tama Lake
- River Vineyard
- Centennial Chair
- West Ridge Quad
- Hut Flat Rope Tow
