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$146 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$146
29 July - 30 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Toilet basin is too small, and no fan in the bathroom and when people in the toilet so everyone in the room share the bad smell lol other than that everything else are good"

Reviewed on 13 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$180 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$180
22 July - 23 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
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

2 out of 5
9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$61 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$61
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Erua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park is located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)
"Fully equipped kitchen, clean room"

Reviewed on 13 June 2026

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
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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 ...
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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