Hotels in Tongariro National Park

Lodging near Tongariro National Park

Tongariro National Park Cabins

Want to experience the remarkable features of Tongariro National Park from the cozy comfort of your own cabin? You’ll find these unique options within a short drive of the park’s center:

• Snowshoe Cabin - National Park Holiday Home: A kitchen, a washer, an outdoor area and a fireplace
• Ski Chalet - 4 Star Accommodation: Onsite parking, a kitchen and a washer
• Ohakune Junction, Warm Inviting Chalet + Free Wi-Fi: Onsite parking, a washer and a fireplace
• Snow Chalet - Ohakune Chalet: A kitchen, laundry facilities and a fireplace

Hotels in and near Tongariro National Park

There’s a couple of hotels in the park itself, such as the Chateau Tongariro Hotel and the Tongariro Springs Boutique Suites.

National Park Village, adjacent to Tongariro National Park, also has a number of options where you can rest easy after your outdoor adventures. These include the Gondwana Lodge - Ohakune Holiday Home and the Ohakune Alpine Escape - Ohakune Holiday House. 

Motels near Tongariro National Park

What could be better than a wallet-friendly, quality motel on the doorstep of Tongariro National Park? Here are some local favorites right nearby in National Park Village: 

• Adventure Lodge & Motel
• Alpine Chalets
• Pipers Lodge
• Mountain Heights Lodge

Tongariro National Park Tours & Things to Do

Here are some popular ways to take in the sights of Tongariro National Park:

• Sky Waka Gondola + Buffet Lunch at Pinnacles Restaurant
• Premium Tongariro Alpine Crossing Guided Walk
• Half Day Mt Ruapehu & Whakapapa Village
• Soda Springs Volcanic Walk

If you’re a bit of an adrenaline junkie, there are loads of activities on offer in and around Tongariro National Park. Try out the Tongariro Volcanic Direct Helicopter Flight, the Whakapapa Nature Walk or the Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk.

Tongariro National Park facts

• This region is home to a diverse range of plants and animals, including the brown kiwi.
• Tongariro National Park was established in 1887.
• This impressive terrain covers roughly 307 square miles.
• Tongariro National Park fees: See the official Tongariro National Park website.
• Tongariro National Park is open all year. The greatest range of activities is available from November through to April.

Where is Tongariro National Park located?

The main entrance into Tongariro National Park is from State Highway 48, through Whakapapa Village on the park’s west side. The park is on New Zealand’s North Island, about 23 miles southwest of Turangi and around 47 miles southwest of Taupo.

How to get to Tongariro National Park

• The closest airport to Tongariro National Park is Taupo Airport, about 45 miles northeast. 
• Most visitors traverse the park by driving, shuttle bus, hiking or biking.