Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Craters of the Moon which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and mountains
Turangi featuring a river or creek
Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Turangi showing a house and landscape views
Turangi showing mountains as well as an individual male

Where to stay in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Taupo showing a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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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.

Acacia Bay
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Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Wharewaka
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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.

Two Mile Bay
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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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.

Waiotaka Valley
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$161 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$161
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
Really good facilities and bar/restaurant. Rooms are pretty large. Only negative is noise from adjacent rooms.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel

3.5 out of 5
4600 State Highway 1 Turangi
The price is NZ$155 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
NZ$155
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Turangi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (546 reviews)
Lovely rooms

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Turangi Bridge Motel
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is NZ$158 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$158
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (499 reviews)
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

Turangi Leisure Lodge
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

Rocky Mountain Chalets

3.5 out of 5
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! (87 reviews)
Good communcations, helpful with our special needs, well located, clean and tidy.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Motuoapa Bay Chalets

Motuoapa Bay Chalets

3.5 out of 5
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
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

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

4 out of 5
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are ...
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
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.

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