Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide
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Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.
Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Two Mile Bay
While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
Waiotaka Valley
When in Waiotaka Valley, you can plan a visit to Tongariro National Trout Centre and River Vineyard, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Really good facilities and bar/restaurant. Rooms are pretty large. Only negative is noise from adjacent rooms.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Turangi Bridge Motel
Lovely rooms
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Yes the room was clean and tidy - the walls are thin so you need courteous neighbours which on one night we did not :) but that is not the fault of the accommodation. We have already booked our next stay.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Good communcations, helpful with our special needs, well located, clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
The room was clean and comfortable and the staff very friendly. It's right near the main road but traffic noises couldn't be heard from inside at night
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Popular places to visit
Tongariro National Park
Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Huka Falls
Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.
Craters of the Moon
Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
Mount Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Huka Falls
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Craters of the Moon
- Spa Thermal Park
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Mount Tongariro
- Turoa Ski Area
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Taranaki Falls
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Ratana Church
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- A.C. Baths
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Golf Club Taupō
- Big Carrot
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence
- Maori Carvings
