Desert Road
Travel Guide
Visit Desert Road
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
$70 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from May 14 to May 15
$82 total
May 14 - May 15
Total with taxes and fees
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 staff and restaurant were great. The room had no AC so it was kind of hot until the staff provided fans.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
$59 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from May 9 to May 10
$69 total
May 9 - May 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Whakapapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (839 reviews)
The staff provided extremely helpful suggestions regarding what to do in our limited time there.
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place Turangi
$63 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$73 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (555 reviews)
Late check-in was easy. Room was clean and warm when we arrived. Good value for money.
Reviewed on May 5, 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.
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! (109 reviews)
Great space & walking distance to the downtown area. Super friendly & clean
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction River Vineyard is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Parking was easy, unit was clean and cosy and as pictured, only downside was the main road traffic noise, otherwise a pleasant and convenient stop off midway between Auckland and Wellington.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 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 Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Beautiful, peaceful setting in comfortable accommodation overlooking the lake. On premises restuarant was also very good although menu was a bit limited.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro National Park
- Lake Taupō
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Mount Tongariro
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Big Carrot
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Mountain Bike Station
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Lower Tama Lake
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- River Vineyard
- West Ridge Quad
