Title: Tokaanu Travel Guide: Best of Tokaanu, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tokaanu](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokaanu-Hotels.d3000001846.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Tokaanu](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokaanu-Holiday-Rentals.d3000001846.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Tokaanu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tokaanu.d3000001846.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tokaanu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokaanu.d3000001846.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tokaanu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Tokaanu Things to do - Top hotels in Tokaanu - Top Holiday Rentals in Tokaanu ![100% mineral pools & chlorinated pool available. 30min drive to Whakapapa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879600/117879557/23149b77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 100% mineral pools & chlorinated pool available. 30min drive to Whakapapa Tokaanu Waikato Region Stay at this holiday home in Tokaanu. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are located ... Clean room, hosts were lovely, very family friendly Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=117879557&PinnedHotelID=117879557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001846) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=117879557&PinnedHotelID=117879557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001846) ![Turangi Leisure Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/972148aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Turangi Leisure Lodge Ngawaka Place Turangi £78 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (517 reviews) Clean room, nice facilities, excellent check in! Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=61338998&PinnedHotelID=61338998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001846) ![Skotel Alpine Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/992600/992507/460d5be0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Skotel Alpine Resort Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park £43 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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! (821 reviews) Room was clean and spacious and staff was friendly. The restroom was a bit outdated. Overall it was a good choice, great for access to trails and gondolas. The restaurant is quite good. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=992507&PinnedHotelID=992507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001846) [See all 199 properties in Tokaanu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000001846) 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. ![100% mineral pools & chlorinated pool available. 30min drive to Whakapapa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879600/117879557/23149b77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 100% mineral pools & chlorinated pool available. 30min drive to Whakapapa Tokaanu Waikato Region Stay at this holiday home in Tokaanu. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are located ... Clean room, hosts were lovely, very family friendly Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokaanu-Hotels-100-Mineral-Pools-Chlorinated-Pool-Available-30min-Drive-To-Whakapapa.h117879557.Hotel-Information) ![Motuoapa Bay Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82797600/82797522/7cd8a0b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motuoapa Bay Chalets 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! (88 reviews) It was pouring with rain when we arrived, so we really appreciated having the carport and entry cover, so we didn’t get soaked hauling our luggage in. Great for a 1nt stay on our way from Wellington to the Coromandel. Because of the weather the Coromandel didn’t happen, but that’s a whole other ... Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Motuoapa-Hotels-Motuoapa-Bay-Chalets.h82797522.Hotel-Information) ![Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120530000/120527000/120526993/6cac740f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pukawa-Hotels-Oreti-Village-Resort.h120526993.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Tokaanu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000001846&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Tokaanu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Tokaanu Thermal Pools Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tokaanu Thermal Pools during your travels in Tokaanu. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tokaanu-Thermal-Pools-Tokaanu.d553248621526971228.Attraction) ### Things to do ![14kms of river, over 60 rapids to navigate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48606407/f3618faf-48c3-4ea9-b271-9c9683aa664f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tongariro-thrills-grade-3-whitewater-rafting-adventure.a48606407.activity-details) [See all activities in Tokaanu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tokaanu.d3000001846.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Tokaanu - Places of interest - [Tongariro Alpine Crossing ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Attraction) - [Whakapapa Ski Area ](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakapapa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610725.Attraction) - [Taranaki Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Taranaki-Falls-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015586491.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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