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A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.
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.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.

1. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
NZ$52
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The Crossing Lodge
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a window.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.
A cafe with a chalkboard menu listing hot drinks and smoothies, a counter with a variety of beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

2. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
A wooden deck with a small table and chairs, a bed in the background, and a set of wooden steps leading to a door.
A reception desk with a sign labeled "Office" and a flower arrangement.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A view from a window with a bench and cushions, overlooking a street with buildings and a mountain in the background.

3. Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
Ohakune
Australia
Nicole
NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Snowman Lodge
An outdoor patio with round wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a black lattice fence.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A reception area with a palm tree sign, steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.

4. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Whanganui East
Australia
Wayne
NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.
A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.
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".

5. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Harley
NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
A snow-covered residential street with houses, a car, and a driveway.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A wooden sign with multiple text elements advertising a motor lodge, luxury, and wireless internet availability.
A room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.

6. The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
Ohakune
Australia
Abinesh
NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Hobbit Motorlodge
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a leather sofa, a small table with a plant, and a sign indicating the location of the toilets.
A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table, and a wooden headboard.
A furnished living room with a dining table, chairs, a red leather sofa, a large window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bathroom with a bathtub, tiled walls, and a wooden door.

7. The grand Inn

The grand Inn
Whanganui Central
NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The grand Inn
A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.
A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.
A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.
A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.

8. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Plateau Lodge
A modern house with large windows, a visible living room with a table, and a green plant in the foreground.
A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by a glass fence, and steps leading down to the pool.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

9. The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel
Whanganui Central
Australia
Noeline
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Avenue Hotel
A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.
A two-story house with a porch, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a landing.
A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a bed with white bedding, and a window with blue curtains.

10. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
Whanganui Central
Australia
Mickey
NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
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Top Whanganui National Park Hotel Reviews

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent
"We stay here a lot. Always good"
Kevin 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

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How can I get to Whanganui National Park and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Whanganui National Park is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The most convenient airport is 44.8 mi (72 km) away from the centre in Whanganui (WAG). Whanganui National Park might not have many public transport options so a rental car could be an economical alternative to explore more of the area.

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