4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The Service in the restaurants (there are only 2 open in the winter) is unbelievably slow and inefficient. The food is excellent. A great place to go if the wether is nice.
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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! (760 reviews)
"Like the old ski lodge feel. Staff was welcoming, rooms were clean and location was lovely!"
Reviewed on 29 April 2025
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is SAR 233 per night from May 21 to May 22
SAR 233
SAR 274 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
Cozy alpine stopover
"Third time staying here as it has been a convenient stopover on long drives to charge the EV. Unfortunately the hotel EV charger was out of action, I hope this will be reinstated"
Reviewed on 29 April 2025
Rocky Mountain Chalets
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
The price is SAR 482 per night from May 16 to May 17
SAR 482
SAR 555 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
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! (69 reviews)
"Great location and cabin had everything we could ask for."
Reviewed on 22 April 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! (69 reviews)
"Great location and cabin had everything we could ask for."
Reviewed on 22 April 2025
Gorgeous Log Cabin, Outdoor Bath & Mountain Views
Ohakune
Stay at this cottage in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Cosy log cabin
"Such a gorgeous cosy place, we loved it. We arrived late at night and the place was warm and snuggly thanks to the fire being on, what a perfect touch."
Reviewed on 4 May 2025
Parkview Apartments
24 Waimarino Tokaanu Rd, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"We loved our stay here and would have stayed longer. The house is beautifully laid out with the living areas upstairs (beautiful views!) and the sleeping downstairs. The kitchen is quite well appointed and has an excellent oven and stove. It's a little drive to anywhere but we had a rental car so ..."
Reviewed on 19 April 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.
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Tongariro National Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Tongariro National Park, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
5/5(25 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Mount Tongariro
5/5(18 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Taranaki Falls
5/5(7 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Mount Ngauruhoe
5/5(11 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ngauruhoe during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Mount Ruapehu
5/5(21 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Reviews of Whakapapa
4.6
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Jess
It was beautiful with the snow.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The Crossing is truly one of the world’s greatest day hikes. My wife and I really enjoyed it.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The hikes around are beautiful but difficult. The scenery is awesome.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Did the Tongariro Alpine Crossing the hotel arranged pick up and drop off. It was a stunningly beautiful hike and wonderful to come back to such relaxing accommodations.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
If you are fit, we did the Tongariro Crossing, 19.4 km or 12.5 miles, 3,000 ft vertical up & 4,500 ft down. Plan on 6-7 hours to do the trek. It’s incredible!!! The hotel assisted with transportation to the trailhead & pick-up return back to the hote
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro National Park
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Turoa Ski Area
- Mount Tongariro
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Big Carrot
- Mt Ngauruhoe
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Waterfall Express Chair
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Mountain Bike Station
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Tree Trunk Gorge
- Opotaka Historic Place
- Raurimu Spiral
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- Rockgarden Chair
- Lower Tama Lake
- Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
- West Ridge Quad
- Ohakune Disc Golf
- Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve
- Waimarino Golf Club
- Centennial Chair
- Fishers Track