Title: Waiouru Travel Guide: Best of Waiouru, Manawatū-Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waiouru](https://expedia.co.uk/Waiouru-Hotels.d3000400652.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waiouru](https://expedia.co.uk/Waiouru-Holiday-Rentals.d3000400652.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waiouru Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waiouru.d3000400652.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waiouru Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waiouru.d3000400652.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waiouru Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![High-angle view of a rural farm, featuring buildings, pastures, and a mountain backdrop. Tranquil countryside scene. WAIOURU, MANAWATU-WANGANUI, NEW ZEALAND](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000400652/9989d8bc-509f-4c62-9cf4-0d849e343d60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![High-angle view of a rural farm, featuring buildings, pastures, and a mountain backdrop. Tranquil countryside scene. WAIOURU, MANAWATU-WANGANUI, NEW ZEALAND](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000400652/9989d8bc-509f-4c62-9cf4-0d849e343d60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mt Ruapehu shot from the Desert Rd 5 kms North of Waiouru.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000400652/bb50e270-b8b7-4e5c-84af-8a0902371c28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waiouru Things to do - Top hotels in Waiouru - Top Holiday Rentals in Waiouru ![Waiouru Welcome Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32850000/32842400/32842340/e35b1841_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waiouru Welcome Inn 2 Ngauruhoe St. Waiouru Manawatu - Wanganui Stay at this motel in Waiouru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (127 reviews) Great room Problem checking in as office shut and only a local number to call This made it difficult for overseas visitors Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=32842340&PinnedHotelID=32842340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000400652) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=32842340&PinnedHotelID=32842340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000400652) ![Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994500/37994406/4bdc867f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Waiouru Waiouru £121 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Waiouru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attraction National Army Museum Te Mata Toa is located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) Beautiful cozy place to stay with a great view of Ruapehu. Host was very accommodating, would highly recommend. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=37994406&PinnedHotelID=37994406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000400652) ![Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995800/37995776/3420b2f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru. Waiouru Waiouru £91 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this condo in Waiouru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attraction National Army Museum Te Mata Toa is located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) Arrived late for a one night stay. Appreciated flexibility and nice clean place. Would stay again. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=37995776&PinnedHotelID=37995776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000400652) [See all 212 properties in Waiouru](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000400652) 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. ![Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994500/37994406/4bdc867f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Waiouru Waiouru Stay at this cottage in Waiouru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attraction National Army Museum Te Mata Toa is located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) Beautiful cozy place to stay with a great view of Ruapehu. Host was very accommodating, would highly recommend. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waiouru-Hotels-Tawhiri-Cottage.h37994406.Hotel-Information) ![Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995800/37995776/3420b2f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru. Waiouru Waiouru Stay at this condo in Waiouru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attraction National Army Museum Te Mata Toa is located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) Arrived late for a one night stay. Appreciated flexibility and nice clean place. Would stay again. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waiouru-Hotels-Tawhiri-Apartment.h37995776.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90212800/90212771/931f2e2a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway Waiouru Manawatu-Wanganui Stay at this holiday home in Waiouru. Popular attraction National Army Museum Te Mata Toa is located nearby. Great place to stay We chose this place to break up our drive back to Wellington, and it was so clean and comfortable, was a perfect place to stay overnight. 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