Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Where to stay in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
Two Mile Bay
While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
Waiotaka Valley
When in Waiotaka Valley, you can plan a visit to Tongariro National Trout Centre and River Vineyard, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Skotel Alpine Resort
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025
Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
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Popular places to visit
Tongariro National Park
Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.
Huka Falls
Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
Craters of the Moon
Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.
Mount Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
- Mount Ruapehu
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Huka Falls
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Turoa Ski Area
- Spa Thermal Park
- Craters of the Moon
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Mount Tongariro
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Taranaki Falls
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- A.C. Baths
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Big Carrot
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Mt Ngauruhoe
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Ratana Church
- Kuratau Jetty
- Golf Club Taupō