Title: Visit Whanganui National Park: 2026 Travel Guide for Whanganui National Park, ManawatÅ«-Whanganui | Expedia.com [Hotels in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-National-Park-Hotels.d6111883.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-National-Park-Vacation-Rentals.d6111883.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Car-Rental-Guide)[Whanganui National Park Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Whanganui National Park ## Travel Guide ![Whanganui National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whanganui National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/808753b7-3160-4149-a970-98e80d2bf7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whanganui National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/9ae7e3d1-0592-4e1b-8fc0-87e6ffee5add.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whanganui National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/6c2cff67-d4eb-43f9-b7c2-621eceb0a115.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whanganui National Park Things to do - Whanganui National Park Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Whanganui National Park ![The Park Hotel Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/a136b43d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Hotel Ruapehu 6 Millar Street National Park Village $67 nightly $78 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 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 bed was comfy, room was cozy, close to national park and restaurants. Hot tub area needs some attention. Chairs were worn and cushions moldy. No instructions on how to work hot tub. TV only has 13 channels. Otherwise perfect for 1 night. Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F26%2F2026&endDate=4%2F27%2F2026&selected=3888552&PinnedHotelID=3888552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) ![Mountain Heights Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/0d3eb25b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Heights Lodge 4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui $75 nightly $87 total Apr 29 - Apr 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews) Classic traditional lodge, love the wooden structures and homey feel, felt welcome. Nice patio to watch the sunset!! Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F29%2F2026&endDate=4%2F30%2F2026&selected=37748813&PinnedHotelID=37748813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) ![Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3811200/3811106/785a36a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre 143 Anzac Parade Whanganui $44 nightly $51 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (253 reviews) The staff are exceptionally hard working. Very friendly, polite, helpful. Their English language is limited, yet they still go out of their way to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. It is an old establishment, yet the cleanliness was excellent and up to my high standards. We felt safe and ... Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) [See all 357 properties in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026®ionId=6111883) 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. ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/ecffec28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ... [](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-Hotels-Aotea-Motor-Lodge.h3533869.Hotel-Information) ![Rocky Mountain Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847107/f5e25352_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! (102 reviews) We were arriving late so a quick call to arrange late check in was easy. We stayed 3 nights in total with a 4 day trip away in between nights which was made so easy by the owner to allow us the same chalet for each night. Easy walk to town and we did drive some nights. Very quiet and rooms very clean. ... Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Rocky-Mountain-Chalets.h9847107.Hotel-Information) ![Mountain House located in central Ohakune](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53210000/53201300/53201206/a9194b21_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain House located in central Ohakune Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui 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! (68 reviews) Great location, comfortable and spacious, very well equipped, impressive collection of DVD's and CD's. Accommodated 6 adults easily. Clean and tidy. Would definitely stay again. 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