Whanganui National Park Travel Guide
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Visit Whanganui National Park

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is NZ$154 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$154
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
This was fine for our one night stay as we moved through the country. I have owned/operated my own cleaning company for 27+ years so it's true that I may be a little over the top but I did feel like the corners and places that matter could have been a bit cleaner. The rooms are pretty small but the ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Snowman Lodge
68 Clyde St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$99 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$99
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (84 reviews)
Staff were very helpful with parking motorbike in safe place Room was right on road front - noisy
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$172 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
NZ$172
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
The room was very comfortable and our host was great. The continental breakfast had yogurt, fruit, bread, cereal and was available early in case you wanted to head out early and the hot tub was great after a day of hiking.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
Stay at this 3.5-star golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Very friendly helpful staff. Awesome day!
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Aotea Motor Lodge
390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ...
9/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews)
Absolutely fantastic staff, friendly and willing to help. Our room was spotless and staff that cleaned it went above and beyond, we will definitely be staying there again.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.
Ohakune
Stay at this cabin in Ohakune. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
Was typical camping ground cabin. It was great to be able to book it for one night because that was all I wanted. There were no inconsistencies with how it was advertised and what it was. The manager was very pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
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.
Popular places to visit

Bridge to Nowhere
4/5(1 review)
You can take time to visit Bridge to Nowhere during your travels to Whanganui National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Whanganui National Park
4.5/5(14 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Whanganui National Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
- Bridge to Nowhere
- Tongariro National Park
- Castlecliff Beach
- Mowhanau Beach
- Big Carrot
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Ratana Church
- Virginia Lake
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
- South Beach
- Taumarunui Domain
- Watt Fountain
- Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence
- Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve
- Putiki Church
- Aramoana Hill
- Raetihi Show Ground
- Bason Botanic Gardens
- Wanganui Community Arts Centre
- Queens Park





