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, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō 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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.
Whareroa Village
You might make a stop by Lake Taupō while you're exploring Whareroa Village.
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The lamb shank was an excellent dinner choice, according to my partner
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Spacious apartment- one bedroom upstairs and one down, clean and practical and walking distance to shops - would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Turangi Bridge Motel
Travelled with our dog, the room was clean, well set up for our needs and the location is unbeatable and so very well maintained. There were 3 of us in the group and all was perfect! I would give this place a 6/5 if I could!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Great accommodation. The chalet was very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
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
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Amazing in all regards.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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Popular places to visit
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.
Tongariro National Park
Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.
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.
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.
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.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.
