Whakapapa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Taranaki Falls
Taranaki Falls
Looking towards Mt Ngauruhoe from the front of Chateau Tongariro
3km one way for an easy hike to these falls - lots of great spots for photos. If you go on winter you have the added experience of walking with Mounts Ruapehu and Ngauruahoe around you.
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is ฿1,775 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿1,775
฿2,042 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Whakapapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (825 reviews)
Nice hotel

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street National Park Village
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,859 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
฿2,859
฿3,288 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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. ...
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

2 out of 5
68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is ฿1,574 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿1,574
฿1,811 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (94 reviews)
Room was one of the cabins. Basically a metal box that a room was made of. No closet. No place to hang anything up. Heater small for room and took a while to heat the space. The hotel is in a great location. Walkable to many restaurants.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Snowman Lodge
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

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! (98 reviews)
We have stayed here a few times. Very handy to the main town, restaurant and cafes. Spacious, clean, modern and they have a few spas you can use. We will be back again!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets

3 out of 5
3 Findlay St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
8/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
It looks like the place has been going thru renovations. The room has new kitchen and floor, may be carpet too. It is about 15-20 min. to the NP visitor center and many thrailheads and has restaurants and supermarket nearby. Since the room has full pane glass as wall and access door along the corridor ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Alpine Chalets
Parkview Apartments

Parkview Apartments

3.5 out of 5
24 Waimarino Tokaanu Rd National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Lovely quiet location, comfortable, clean and spacious. Loved our stay.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Parkview Apartments
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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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The place to stay if doing the Crossing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent location for various walks straight out of the front door!

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