Desert Road
Travel Guide
Visit Desert Road
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Warm rooms as we entered. Great location Comfortable beds Quiet Great meals. Speedy service at meal times."
Reviewed on 23 June 2025
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (767 reviews)
"Love it. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 22 June 2025
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
1 Rata St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is SAR 190 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
SAR 190
SAR 219 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star lodge in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"Great place to stay, we arrived well ahead of check in time and it wasn't a problem to grab our keys. When we arrived back later they had put the heater on"
Reviewed on 15 June 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! (71 reviews)
"Always enjoy coming here. Cosy, warm chalets."
Reviewed on 1 June 2025
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St, Motuoapa, Waikato
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
"Great little spot, playground was a definitely a hit with the kids."
Reviewed on 20 April 2025
Gorgeous Log Cabin, Outdoor Bath & Mountain Views
Ohakune
Stay at this cottage in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Great stay
"Well appointed and terrific to have full kitchen facilites."
Reviewed on 4 June 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
Tree Trunk Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
- Tree Trunk Gorge
- Mount Ruapehu
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Mount Tongariro
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Big Carrot
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Mt Ngauruhoe
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Lower Tama Lake
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Kuratau Jetty
- Raurimu Spiral
- Opotaka Historic Place
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- River Vineyard
- Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
- Ohakune Disc Golf
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- Mountain Bike Station