Title: Whakapapa Travel Guide: Best of Whakapapa, Tongariro National Park Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whakapapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakapapa-Hotels.d6052679.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Whakapapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakapapa-Holiday-Rentals.d6052679.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Whakapapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whakapapa.d6052679.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Whakapapa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whakapapa.d6052679.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whakapapa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakapapa.d6052679.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whakapapa Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Taranaki Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/0159c07d-bd53-40e8-842d-097ec9603cec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking towards Mt Ngauruhoe from the front of Chateau Tongariro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353232/defb64c8-594b-4cca-8ca8-2c703fab2196.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/2ed4fccf-bc05-409a-827d-69c1e404cb1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whakapapa Things to do - Top hotels in Whakapapa - Top Holiday Rentals in Whakapapa ![Skotel Alpine Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/992600/992507/e167d9c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Skotel Alpine Resort Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park £39 9 Apr - 10 Apr 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! (828 reviews) The room was clean, the staff were excellent and the restaurant and shared facilities were well appointed and clean. Excellent access to the wonderful trails. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=992507&PinnedHotelID=992507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052679) ![The Park Hotel Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/a136b43d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Hotel Ruapehu 6 Millar Street National Park Village £72 23 Mar - 24 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. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) The room was clean, bathroom tiny, couldn't fill the jug in the bathroom basin. My room was downstairs and the guests in the room above, you could hear walking around and ceiling creaked every time they moved around. Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=3888552&PinnedHotelID=3888552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052679) ![Mountain Heights Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/0d3eb25b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Heights Lodge 4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui £69 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (206 reviews) Very clean and quiet on the lake shoreline. Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=37748813&PinnedHotelID=37748813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052679) [See all 267 properties in Whakapapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6052679) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847107/f5e25352_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rocky Mountain Chalets 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! (99 reviews) Clean and cosy rooms. Central to the mountain and town. Very nice room layout! Washer/ dryer available in the villa. Check in process could be improved. We arrived earlier in the day and no one around to help us check in. We left and returned hours later and still no one to check us in. Another person ... Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohakune-Hotels-Rocky-Mountain-Chalets.h9847107.Hotel-Information) ![Mountain House located in central Ohakune](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53210000/53201300/53201206/a9194b21_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain House located in central Ohakune Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui Stay at this ski holiday home in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews) Good location, good communication, comfortable and warm with great view. Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohakune-Hotels-Mountain-House.h53201206.Hotel-Information) ![Alpine Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24380000/24379935/2094481d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpine Chalets 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Alpine-Chalets.h24379935.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Whakapapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6052679&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 Whakapapa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18)[17 Mar - 18 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19)[18 Mar - 19 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Tongariro crossing in winter,Mount ngauruhoe, the great walk, New Zealand, Tongariro National park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610726/3e7d02fb-0759-4800-b6bc-42d4b2050256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Ruapehu-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610726.Attraction) ![Tongariro National Park featuring a sunset, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/a1534402-9b72-45fb-958d-198f5c904a0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro National Park Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tongariro-National-Park-Tongariro-National-Park.d6135271.Attraction) ![Caption---- Emerald Lakes in Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293955/7d6df5ab-52cd-489f-ad42-c380e25a16da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Attraction) ![Sunset in the way down from Turoa ski fields, Mt Ruapehu. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621567596121/9ff6e72e-cc12-4932-8baf-d0770b0f77f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Turoa Ski Area Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Turoa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turoa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621567596121.Attraction) ![0_E007820](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015588017/b372cb65-c531-488f-9c12-f719a50875f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Tongariro-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015588017.Attraction) ![Turangi showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/430054f2-6af3-464f-a7fa-d0813a5b65db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taranaki-Falls-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015586491.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Mountain Shuttle Services](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49285042/657374cb-42a4-4b8e-8328-5d4fc610780c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Mountain Shuttle Services £53 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tongariro-alpine-crossing-mountain-shuttle-services.a49285042.activity-details) ![Mt Ruapehu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396589/02412de7-87d3-4d7c-b973-3896d61eee2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike £225 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/premium-mt-ruapehu-summit-plateau-guided-group-hike.a1396589.activity-details) ![Private Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2264028/bd3b3c8e-2bc1-4a58-800a-6108008c8a05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke £578 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-mt-ruapehu-summit-plateau-guided-hike.a2264028.activity-details) [See all activities in Whakapapa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Whakapapa.d6052679.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Whakapapa - Places of interest - [Mount Ruapehu ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Ruapehu-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610726.Attraction) - [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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