Whakapapa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Taranaki Falls
Taranaki Falls
Looking towards Mt Ngauruhoe from the front of Chateau Tongariro
3km one way for an easy hike to these falls - lots of great spots for photos. If you go on winter you have the added experience of walking with Mounts Ruapehu and Ngauruahoe around you.

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Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$89 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$89
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (822 reviews)
Room was clean and spacious and staff was friendly. The restroom was a bit outdated. Overall it was a good choice, great for access to trails and gondolas. The restaurant is quite good.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

3 out of 5
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$167 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$167
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
Beautiful view and lovely welcome

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$167 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$167
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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)
When visiting this part of the country, it is very remote, and the park hotel was the perfect spot away from everything. While the rooms are small, they are comfortable and easily accessible. The restaurant also is very good and has breathtaking views of the mountainside from their patio area. While ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
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! (96 reviews)
Yes was very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Mountain House located in central Ohakune

Mountain House located in central Ohakune

Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this ski holiday home in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
We ran into weather problems. Shaun was understanding and considerate.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Mountain House located in central Ohakune
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Raurimu Central Plateau
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door Cycling ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
Clean and cozy

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
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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Reviews of Whakapapa

4.7
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

An ideal chateau for relaxation.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

All that I said previously

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Always love the feel of serenity I get when I visit this area ❤️

5/5 - Excellent

Debi

I was surprised and disappointed that there was only one chair lift working on the whole mountain on Saturday until about 2.00 pm I had paid for a whole mountain pass. Apparently the western T has only been open twice this season.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I stayed in the Chateau Hotel and it was fine. Very limited activities other than skiing and snow Play. So no supermarket, shops and nothing to do at night. From what I heard from people visited there, they come for the snow and skiiing and they retu

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful area, but weather not dependable. We ended up skiing at Turoa as Whakapapa was closed.

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