Waiouru Travel Guide

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High-angle view of a rural farm, featuring buildings, pastures, and a mountain backdrop. Tranquil countryside scene. WAIOURU, MANAWATU-WANGANUI, NEW ZEALAND
Mt Ruapehu shot from the Desert Rd 5 kms North of Waiouru.

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Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

Waiouru Waiouru
The price is NZ$268 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$268
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Waiouru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attraction National Army Museum Te Mata Toa is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"We were unlucky that the fireplace and heating system were not available so it was cold in the night despite the heat pump in the living room. We were glad to have the electric blankets.The twin bedroom was particularly cold (furthest from living room) and they were disturbed in the night by people ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru
Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway

Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway

Waiouru Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$277 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$277
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Waiouru. Popular attraction National Army Museum Te Mata Toa is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great place to stay
"We chose this place to break up our drive back to Wellington, and it was so clean and comfortable, was a perfect place to stay overnight."

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024

Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$84 per night from 21 June to 22 June
NZ$84
21 June - 22 June
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! (840 reviews)
"Very good location. Ample parking. Also clean."

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Skotel Alpine 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.
Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

Waiouru Waiouru
Stay at this cottage in Waiouru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attraction National Army Museum Te Mata Toa is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"We were unlucky that the fireplace and heating system were not available so it was cold in the night despite the heat pump in the living room. We were glad to have the electric blankets.The twin bedroom was particularly cold (furthest from living room) and they were disturbed in the night by people ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru
Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway

Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway

Waiouru Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this holiday home in Waiouru. Popular attraction National Army Museum Te Mata Toa is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great place to stay
"We chose this place to break up our drive back to Wellington, and it was so clean and comfortable, was a perfect place to stay overnight."

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024

Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway
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! (111 reviews)
"Great place to stsy"

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Rocky Mountain Chalets
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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