Title: Whanganui National Park Travel Guide: Best of Whanganui National Park, Manawatū-Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-National-Park-Hotels.d6111883.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-National-Park-Holiday-Rentals.d6111883.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Whanganui National Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whanganui National Park Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whanganui National Park Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Rene Kempf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1117bf1e0ef9db029ea533cd2e8444f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Rene Kempf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1117bf1e0ef9db029ea533cd2e8444f6.jpg) ![Photo by Carlyn Ennis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/94899726444fb7feebd0fb8ae28b73d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Carlyn Ennis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/94899726444fb7feebd0fb8ae28b73d0.jpg) ![Photo by Carlyn Ennis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8155170e6fdd213e0e80707eb775a745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Carlyn Ennis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8155170e6fdd213e0e80707eb775a745.jpg) ![Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0e4b986ef5f542e059fcd9e95f9d4d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0e4b986ef5f542e059fcd9e95f9d4d1b.jpg) ## Visit Whanganui National Park Things to do - Top hotels in Whanganui National Park - Top Holiday Rentals in Whanganui National Park ![The Park Hotel Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/7cc6619a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Hotel Ruapehu 6 Millar Street National Park Village £73 2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026 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! (999 reviews) Very welcoming, Room was spacious and clean. Immense views all around and the food was amazing. Enjoyed our stay 😀 Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=03%2F01%2F2026&selected=3888552&PinnedHotelID=3888552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) ![Mountain Heights Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/f5703387_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Heights Lodge 4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui £71 16 Dec - 17 Dec 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! (177 reviews) Very nice stay, but some noise from traffic Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025&selected=37748813&PinnedHotelID=37748813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) ![Snowman Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916154/a5646859_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Snowman Lodge 68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui £39 30 Dec - 31 Dec 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! (89 reviews) Thank you Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=37916154&PinnedHotelID=37916154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) [See all 368 properties in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6111883) 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/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847107/58ae5381_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! (86 reviews) Good communcations, helpful with our special needs, well located, clean and tidy. Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohakune-Hotels-Rocky-Mountain-Chalets.h9847107.Hotel-Information) ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/3bf5716d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ... 9/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews) Room was spotless Staff very helpful Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Hotels-Aotea-Motor-Lodge.h3533869.Hotel-Information) ![Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004200/34004151/877c4128_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa Raurimu Central Plateau Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door Cycling ... 9/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews) We had a great stay, clean and had everything we needed Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raurimu-Hotels-Great-Value-Cottage-20-Mins-To-Whakapapa.h34004151.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6111883&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 Whanganui National Park hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111883&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16)[15 Dec - 16 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111883&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111883&startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17)[16 Dec - 17 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111883&startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111883&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111883&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111883&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025)[26 Dec - 28 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111883&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit ![Bridge to Nowhere](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1117bf1e0ef9db029ea533cd2e8444f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bridge to Nowhere You can take time to visit Bridge to Nowhere during your travels to Whanganui National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bridge-To-Nowhere-Whanganui-National-Park.d553248621526967351.Attraction) ![Whanganui National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/94899726444fb7feebd0fb8ae28b73d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whanganui National Park 4/5(4 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Whanganui National Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 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