Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Travel Guide
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 Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō.
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 The Landing Lake Taupō, 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.
Whareroa Village
If you're spending some time in Whareroa Village, Lake Taupō is a top sight worth visiting.
Skotel Alpine Resort
Nice hotel
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
When visiting this part of the country, it is very remote, and the park hotel was the perfect spot away from everything. While the rooms are small, they are comfortable and easily accessible. The restaurant also is very good and has breathtaking views of the mountainside from their patio area. While ...
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Parklands Motorlodge
Clean and well equipped room with a microwave, kettle, toaster and hot plate, as well as cutlery and crockery. Tea and coffee and some milk pods provided. The grounds are really well kept and there is a nice kids’ play area. The pool is small and unheated and could do with a clean. The communal barbecues ...
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Rocky Mountain Chalets
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
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
More than comfortable. Will stay again.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Check Mount Ruapehu Ski Area hotel availability
Popular places to visit
Mount Ruapehu
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Tongariro National Park
Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.
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.
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.
Mount Tongariro
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.
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.
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Lake Taupō
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro National Park
- Huka Falls
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Craters of the Moon
- Mount Tongariro
- Spa Thermal Park
- Turoa Ski Area
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- A.C. Baths
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Big Carrot
- The Landing Lake Taupō
- Ratana Church
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Maori Carvings
- Wairakei International Golf Course