Whanganui National Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$140 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$140
22 July - 23 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was cosy and fun for the kids with the two levels. Bathroom was super small and could not hang a towel or keep any toiletries in there. Had to leave a day early due to bath weather unfortunately."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

3 out of 5
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$178 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$178
21 July - 22 July
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (230 reviews)
"Great accommodation in a perfect location! Andre and Sonja were very helpful, responsive, and flexible with our check-in and check-out times. We really appreciated their hospitality and would highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

3 out of 5
17 Carroll Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$199 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$199
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (355 reviews)
"My lodging was a pop up little cabin that had interesting design features that made for a comfortable and convenient stay. Accessed through a little semi covered atrium or vestible that had a table with chairs, bathtub, sofa what was sealed from rain by the roof and from lateral wind directed rain ..."

Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Plateau Lodge
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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
Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
"Awesome stay"

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge
Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets

3 out of 5
3 Findlay St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
8/10 Very good! (102 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay in with the meanest view of the mountains!! The owner is very inviting and if you need something she's got you!!!"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Alpine Chalets
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