Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
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Visit Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Where to stay in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Taupō Central
While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider a stop by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay
When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rainbow Point
If you're spending some time in Rainbow Point, Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Waiotaka Valley
Waiotaka Valley might not have many top sights, but Tongariro National Trout Centre and River Vineyard are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Great place !!!!!
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
Check in was easy.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Turangi Leisure Lodge
They are in process of updating rooms and site. We had a very dated room in need of a lot of attention. Once you put that aside, everything was absolutely fine, great facilities and good value for money.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Very friendly helpful staff. Awesome day!
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Spacious and well-maintained.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

Oreti Village Resort
Popular places to visit

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. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

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.

Mount Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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- Mount Ruapehu
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Huka Falls
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Turoa Ski Area
- Spa Thermal Park
- Craters of the Moon
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Mount Tongariro
- Taranaki Falls
- A.C. Baths
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- The Landing Lake Taupō
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Big Carrot
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Ratana Church
- Maori Carvings



