Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Two Mile Bay
While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupo Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and The Landing Lake Taupo.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay.
Whareroa Village
You might make a stop by Lake Taupo while you're exploring Whareroa Village.
Waiotaka Valley
When in Waiotaka Valley, you can plan a visit to Tongariro National Trout Centre and River Vineyard, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Popular places to visit
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. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupo.
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.
Mount Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
- Lake Taupo
- Tongariro National Park
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Mount Ruapehu
- Huka Falls
- Taupo Hot Springs
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Spa Thermal Park
- Craters of the Moon
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Mount Tongariro
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Turoa Ski Area
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Ratana Church
- Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
- A.C. Baths
- Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
- Golf Club Taupo
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Taranaki Falls
- Mt Ngauruhoe
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Maori Carvings
- Big Carrot
- National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens