Tongariro National Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Iwikau Village showing signage
Turangi which includes a sunset and mountains
Turangi showing landscape views
Tongariro National Park featuring a park
Tongariro National Park which includes forest scenes
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,699 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
฿1,699
฿1,954 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (812 reviews)
Best location, perfect rooms

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is ฿2,736 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
฿2,736
฿3,147 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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)
Room was small but comfortable. Cant get a better location.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is ฿2,778 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,778
฿3,195 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (503 reviews)
Clean and tidy and comfortable. Safe and very convenient.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Turangi Leisure Lodge
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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! (89 reviews)
Great accommodation. The chalet was very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Motuoapa Bay Chalets

Motuoapa Bay Chalets

3.5 out of 5
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable and the staff very friendly. It's right near the main road but traffic noises couldn't be heard from inside at night

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

4 out of 5
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Amazing in all regards.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
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Popular places to visit

Tongariro National Park featuring a sunset, landscape views and mountains

Tongariro National Park

Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.

Tongariro National Park
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Mount Tongariro

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 Tongariro
Turangi showing a river or creek

Taranaki Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Taranaki Falls
Mount Ngauruhoe

Mount Ngauruhoe

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ngauruhoe during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Mount Ngauruhoe

Mount Ruapehu

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Mount Ruapehu

Things to do

Tongariro Crossing: Ketetahi Park & Ride Trailhead Shuttle

Tongariro Crossing: Ketetahi Park & Ride Trailhead Shuttle

฿1,082
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tongariro Crossing: Ketetahi Park & Ride Trailhead Shuttle
14kms of river, over 60 rapids to navigate

Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure

฿3,625
per adult
Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure
Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe

Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk

฿7,943
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk
Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk

Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk

฿6,540
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk
Mt Ruapehu

Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike

฿9,255
per adult
Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike
Private Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk

Private Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk

฿23,829
per adult
Private Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk
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