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 The Landing Lake Taupō.
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.
Skotel Alpine Resort
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 The restroom was a bit outdated.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
Turangi Bridge Motel
Very spacious and nice spa bath!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Great accommodation. Spotless room, well equipped with oven and dishwasher. Nice to have a separate sitting area to bedroom with comfy sofa. Lovely pool and outside area. theurwashing machine
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
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
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Yes was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Amazing in all regards.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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