Desert Road
Travel Guide
Visit Desert Road
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
$76 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$88 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Fir a short stay and 5 people it is enough"
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
$44 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$51 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (776 reviews)
"Lovely old style hotel lodge. Really nice and friendly staff. The restaurant food was also really good, and big portion sizes."
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
$73 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$83 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (449 reviews)
"Great spot for the night while traveling."
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025
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
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (72 reviews)
"Always enjoy coming here. Cosy, warm chalets."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St, Motuoapa, Waikato
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (80 reviews)
"Great little spot, playground was a definitely a hit with the kids."
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025
Mountain House located in central Ohakune
Ohakune
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Great for families
"The house was wonderful for our two families which included 4 kids. It had everything that we needed. The view was amazing and the house was very comfy.The pillows could be improved, but other than that, no complaints. You can request linens, at an extra cost, if you're travelling from overseas like ..."
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
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
- Mount Ruapehu
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Mount Tongariro
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Big Carrot
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Mt Ngauruhoe
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Opotaka Historic Place
- Lower Tama Lake
- Ohakune Disc Golf
- West Ridge Quad
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- Waterfall Express Chair
- Mountain Bike Station
- River Vineyard