Tongariro Forest Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit Tongariro Forest Park

Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$80 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$80
4 May - 5 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

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$134 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$134
5 May - 6 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! (1,001 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

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is NZ$118 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$118
17 May - 18 May
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! (552 reviews)
Clean room, comfy beds, a great stay will definitely stay again if I was to visit Tūrangi
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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! (108 reviews)
The chalet was very nice, clean, well equipped, and comfortable. We greatly appreciated the in-room washer and dryer! Note* the dryer does get VERY hot on cotton/regular mode. We tried out the hot tubs too-very nice!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Beautiful, peaceful setting in comfortable accommodation overlooking the lake. On premises restuarant was also very good although menu was a bit limited.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 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.
Popular places to visit
Te Porere Redoubt
You can find out about the history of Tongariro Forest Park with a visit to Te Porere Redoubt. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Mount Ruapehu
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Mount Tongariro
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Big Carrot
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Kuratau Jetty
- Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Taumarunui Domain
- Lower Tama Lake
- Hakiaha Street
- Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve

