Desert Road
Travel Guide
Visit Desert Road

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is $105 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$105 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (511 reviews)
Fabulous friendly staff, room was spotless and nicely refurbished and a great home away from home quiet place to stay. Swimming pool not far from unit but weather was not conducive to utilise this facility which they have no control over. Lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is $105 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$105 total
per night
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The hotel's service and atmosphere were both good, but it was inevitable that it had aged over time.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is $64 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$64 total
per night
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (818 reviews)
Nice view of the mountains, nice play area for children, it was nice to be able to book a private spa session with children
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
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.

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jan 25, 2026

Rocky Mountain Chalets
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49) Ohakune NZ3
Book a stay at this golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Great accommodation. The chalet was very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jan 3, 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
Tree Trunk Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
- Tree Trunk Gorge
- Lake Taupō
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro National Park
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Turoa Ski Area
- Mount Tongariro
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Taranaki Falls
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Big Carrot
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- River Vineyard
- Waterfall Express Chair
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- West Ridge Quad
- Mountain Bike Station
- Ohakune Disc Golf
- Lower Tama Lake


