Title: Visit Tokaanu: 2026 Travel Guide for Tokaanu, Waikato | Expedia.com [Hotels in Tokaanu](https://expedia.com/Tokaanu-Hotels.d3000001846.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Tokaanu](https://expedia.com/Tokaanu-Vacation-Rentals.d3000001846.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Tokaanu](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Tokaanu.d3000001846.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Tokaanu](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tokaanu.d3000001846.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Tokaanu](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tokaanu.d3000001846.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tokaanu Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Tokaanu.d3000001846.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Tokaanu ## Travel Guide ## Visit Tokaanu Things to do - Tokaanu Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Tokaanu ![100% mineral pools & chlorinated pool available. 30min drive to Whakapapa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879600/117879557/23149b77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 100% mineral pools & chlorinated pool available. 30min drive to Whakapapa Tokaanu Waikato Region Stay at this vacation home in Tokaanu. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are located ... Clean room, hosts were lovely, very family friendly Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F21%2F2026&selected=117879557&PinnedHotelID=117879557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001846) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F21%2F2026&selected=117879557&PinnedHotelID=117879557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001846) ![Turangi Leisure Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/972148aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Turangi Leisure Lodge Ngawaka Place Turangi $104 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! (514 reviews) Staff very courteous. Amenities were good. No problems noted. Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=61338998&PinnedHotelID=61338998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001846) ![Skotel Alpine Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/992600/992507/460d5be0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Skotel Alpine Resort Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park $63 total per night Feb 12 - Feb 13 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 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F12%2F2026&endDate=2%2F13%2F2026&selected=992507&PinnedHotelID=992507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001846) [See all 202 properties in Tokaanu](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F7%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026®ionId=3000001846) 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. ![100% mineral pools & chlorinated pool available. 30min drive to Whakapapa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879600/117879557/23149b77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 100% mineral pools & chlorinated pool available. 30min drive to Whakapapa Tokaanu Waikato Region Stay at this vacation home in Tokaanu. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are located ... Clean room, hosts were lovely, very family friendly Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tokaanu-Hotels-100-Mineral-Pools-Chlorinated-Pool-Available-30min-Drive-To-Whakapapa.h117879557.Hotel-Information) ![Motuoapa Bay Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82797600/82797522/7cd8a0b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [](https://expedia.com/Motuoapa-Hotels-Motuoapa-Bay-Chalets.h82797522.Hotel-Information) ![Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120530000/120527000/120526993/6cac740f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [](https://expedia.com/Pukawa-Hotels-Oreti-Village-Resort.h120526993.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Tokaanu](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000001846&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 Tokaanu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[Feb 6 - Feb 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000001846&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Tokaanu Thermal Pools Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tokaanu Thermal Pools during your travels in Tokaanu. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.com/Tokaanu-Thermal-Pools-Tokaanu.d553248621526971228.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![14kms of river, over 60 rapids to navigate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48606407/f3618faf-48c3-4ea9-b271-9c9683aa664f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure $114 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tongariro-thrills-grade-3-whitewater-rafting-adventure.a48606407.activity-details) ![Gentle whitewater fun for the whole family](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48720677/3453cd23-7058-4e97-b22a-6544e9d3cef2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Family Float Grade 2 Whitewater Adventure in Tongariro River $86 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/family-float-grade-2-whitewater-adventure-in-tongariro-river.a48720677.activity-details) [See all activities in Tokaanu](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tokaanu.d3000001846.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Tokaanu ![Turangi showing rafting and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9674/e5feedf7-8a9a-40fa-9a48-8ac37488adab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Turangi ![Mount Ruapehu from Ohakune; Shutterstock ID 3963082; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353232/f5972f24-55af-4107-b82d-b14f88279caa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tongariro National Park ![Kuratau River Lagoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000001909/eff40d43-7938-48f8-aa0d-fa3d7c53d1fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kuratau - Cities near Tokaanu - Places of interest [Turangi](https://expedia.com/Turangi.dx9674)[Tongariro National Park](https://expedia.com/Tongariro-National-Park.dx6353232)[Kuratau](https://expedia.com/Kuratau.dx3000001909)[Rangipo](https://expedia.com/Rangipo.dx553248635974593407) - [Tokaanu Thermal Pools ](https://expedia.com/Tokaanu-Thermal-Pools-Tokaanu.d553248621526971228.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Taupō ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Taupo-Waikato.d6108145.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tongariro National Park ](https://expedia.com/Tongariro-National-Park-Tongariro-National-Park.d6135271.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tongariro Alpine Crossing ](https://expedia.com/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Vacation-Attraction) - [Whakapapa Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Whakapapa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610725.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mount Tongariro ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Tongariro-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015588017.Vacation-Attraction) - [Taranaki Falls ](https://expedia.com/Taranaki-Falls-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015586491.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.com/Tongariro-National-Park-Whakapapa-Visitor-Centre-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248622944955439.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mangatepopo Trail Head ](https://expedia.com/Mangatepopo-Trail-Head-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293948.Vacation-Attraction) - [Te Porere Redoubt ](https://expedia.com/Te-Porere-Redoubt-Tongariro-Forest-Park.d553248621526967353.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Rotopounamu ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Rotopounamu-Waikato.d553248634015586496.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mount Ngauruhoe ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Ngauruhoe-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610742.Vacation-Attraction) - [Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence ](https://expedia.com/Whakapapa-And-Whanganui-River-Confluence-Manunui.d553248621563668430.Vacation-Attraction) - [River Vineyard ](https://expedia.com/River-Vineyard-Waiotaka-Valley.d553248621532610743.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tree Trunk Gorge ](https://expedia.com/Tree-Trunk-Gorge-Desert-Road.d6108174.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Ohinetonga-Scenic-Reserve-Owhango.d553248621563668432.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lower Tama Lake ](https://expedia.com/Lower-Tama-Lake-New-Zealand.d553248635928587180.Vacation-Attraction)