Title: Visit Mount Ruapehu Ski Area: Best of Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area](https://expedia.com/Mount-Ruapehu-Ski-Area-Hotels.d3000655860.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area](https://expedia.com/Mount-Ruapehu-Ski-Area-Vacation-Rentals.d3000655860.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Mount Ruapehu Ski Area](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Mount-Ruapehu-Ski-Area.d3000655860.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Mount-Ruapehu-Ski-Area.d3000655860.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Mount-Ruapehu-Ski-Area.d3000655860.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Mount Ruapehu Ski Area ## Travel Guide ![Craters of the Moon which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108162/be298a44-d20a-49f8-addd-fb499b8ee568.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Craters of the Moon which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108162/be298a44-d20a-49f8-addd-fb499b8ee568.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Turangi which includes a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/d9d051fd-7950-4246-b8ec-4ecd4173fda7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Huka Falls showing a sunset, a lake or waterhole and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/7d73da56-6273-4848-ae27-64d95b715ef7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Turangi showing a house and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/ca54b538-b18b-4b1e-b14f-bf2f76ff7671.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Acacia-Bay.dx6135429) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wharewaka While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō. [](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Wharewaka.dx553248635976384188) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Two Mile Bay When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Taupo-Two-Mile-Bay.dx553248635976395217) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rainbow Point If you're spending some time in Rainbow Point, Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay are top sights worth seeing. 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Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (823 reviews) The staff was wonderful, very friendly and accommodating. Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026&selected=992507&PinnedHotelID=992507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655860) ![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 $79 nightly $91 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 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! (527 reviews) Clean and functional, home away from home Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=61338998&PinnedHotelID=61338998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655860) ![Parklands Motorlodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/918800/918774/30ce5393_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parklands Motorlodge 25 Te Arahori Street Turangi North Island $75 nightly $87 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this golf motel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions River Vineyard and Tongariro National ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (399 reviews) nice staff, clean room, lots of facilities Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=918774&PinnedHotelID=918774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655860) [See all 1,233 properties in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026®ionId=3000655860) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847107/58ae5381_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (97 reviews) We have stayed here a few times. Very handy to the main town, restaurant and cafes. Spacious, clean, modern and they have a few spas you can use. We will be back again! Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Rocky-Mountain-Chalets.h9847107.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. 9/10 Wonderful! (89 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 ... 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Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Ruapehu-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610726.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tongariro National Park which includes a sunset, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/a1534402-9b72-45fb-958d-198f5c904a0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro National Park Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country. 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[](https://expedia.com/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_E007820](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015588017/b372cb65-c531-488f-9c12-f719a50875f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Tongariro 5/5(18 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Tongariro-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015588017.Vacation-Attraction) ![Craters of the Moon showing mist or fog and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108162/f1f9fe9b-eb8c-43e1-bb5c-340663806744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Craters of the Moon 4/5(16 reviews) Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet. 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