Title: Visit Tongariro: 2026 Travel Guide for Tongariro, Manawatū-Whanganui | Expedia.com [Hotels in Tongariro](https://expedia.com/Tongariro-Hotels.d6343825.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Tongariro](https://expedia.com/Tongariro-Vacation-Rentals.d6343825.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Tongariro](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Tongariro.d6343825.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Tongariro](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tongariro.d6343825.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tongariro Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Tongariro.d6343825.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Tongariro ## Travel Guide ![7 hours hike. One of the best views I've ever seen in my life. Loved it. Would recommend it to anyone on a sunny day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343825/80fd6c19-3b5a-4674-978a-0299b7e12c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![7 hours hike. One of the best views I've ever seen in my life. Loved it. Would recommend it to anyone on a sunny day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343825/80fd6c19-3b5a-4674-978a-0299b7e12c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tongariro - Tongariro Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Tongariro ![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 $91 nightly $105 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (518 reviews) Good value, big space. Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=61338998&PinnedHotelID=61338998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343825) ![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 $56 nightly $65 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 Total with taxes and fees 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! (821 reviews) Room was clean and spacious and staff was friendly. The restroom was a bit outdated. Overall it was a good choice, great for access to trails and gondolas. The restaurant is quite good. Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F12%2F2026&endDate=2%2F13%2F2026&selected=992507&PinnedHotelID=992507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343825) ![Turangi Bridge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6133100/6133041/0db0e7eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Turangi Bridge Motel 4600 State Highway 1 Turangi $84 nightly $97 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (565 reviews) Everything was fresh and tidy. Great accommodation and the restaurant meal was very nice and great value for money. Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=6133041&PinnedHotelID=6133041&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343825) [See all 254 properties in Tongariro](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F12%2F2026&endDate=2%2F13%2F2026®ionId=6343825) 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. ![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! (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 ... 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) ![Alpine Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24380000/24379935/2094481d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpine Chalets 3 Findlay St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ... 8/10 Very Good! (98 reviews) Room was immaculate. Mary was a gracious host with excellent recommendations for hiking and dining. Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Alpine-Chalets.h24379935.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Tongariro](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6343825&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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