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30 Sept - 1 Oct
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1 Oct - 2 Oct
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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Tongariro Forest Park cheap hotels

A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.
A hotel with red roofs, a covered outdoor area, and a view of a mountain range.
A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".
A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.

1. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Harley
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.
A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.
A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

2. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
KJ
NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.
A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.
A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.
A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.

3. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Plateau Lodge
A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.
A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.

4. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Handro
NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mountain Heights Lodge
A multi-story building with a red roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is an Alpine Chalet.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a mountain view.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.
A building with a red roof and a porch area with red chairs.

5. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
National Park Village
Australia
Brayden
NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Alpine Chalets
A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.
A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.
A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

6. Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
Tongariro National Park
Australia
Stefanie
NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Skotel Alpine Resort
A bar setting with a glass of iced drink garnished with a lime slice, a bottle pouring into the glass, and a tray with multiple glasses.
A lodge with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and parked cars.
A hot tub with a blue light.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.

7. Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Jennifer
NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Pipers Lodge
A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.
A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

8. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
NZ$53
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The Crossing Lodge
A golf course with a fountain, trees, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a coffee machine, and a sink with a mirror above it.
A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a small desk with a chair, a bed, and large windows offering a view of other buildings.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting of a mountain and lake, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

9. Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel
Taumarunui
Australia
Kenneth
NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Alexander Motel
A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and a pool.
A backyard with a swimming pool, picnic tables, and Adirondack chairs.
A building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a well-lit front entrance.

10. Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn
Taumarunui
Australia
Craig
NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Central Park Motor Inn
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Top Tongariro Forest Park Hotel Reviews

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent
"Very good experience from A to Z."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

8/10 Good
"Location, staff, and amenities are great. The property is much more beat up than shown, but not dirty. Would recommend"
Jake 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Skotel Alpine Resort

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When is the best time for a budget trip to Tongariro Forest Park?
Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Tongariro Forest Park, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Tongariro Forest Park are September, October, July and May, with each month seeing an average of 198 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Tongariro Forest Park?
You won't need to spend a fortune to find places to visit in Tongariro Forest Park. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at Tongariro National Park, Mangatepopo Trail Head or Mount Tongariro.

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