Title: Visit Whakapapa: Best of Whakapapa Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Whakapapa](https://expedia.ca/Whakapapa-Hotels.d6052679.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Whakapapa](https://expedia.ca/Whakapapa-Vacation-Rentals.d6052679.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Whakapapa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Whakapapa.d6052679.Car-Rental-Guide)[Whakapapa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Whakapapa.d6052679.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Whakapapa ## Travel Guide ![Whakapapa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114073-Taranaki-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Kim Chan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cd3a21aeeda6f8f128fc105f71660b48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kim Chan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cd3a21aeeda6f8f128fc105f71660b48.jpg) ![Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b251766f14098747cfd1a049ad0223a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b251766f14098747cfd1a049ad0223a2.jpg) ## Visit Whakapapa Things to do Reviews - Whakapapa Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Whakapapa ![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, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park CA $68 CA $80 total Oct 13 - Oct 14 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (790 reviews) "Great location and great stay. Tyson at the front desk was so helpful. Close to the mountain and waterfall hikes." Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F10%2F2025&endDate=14%2F10%2F2025&selected=992507&PinnedHotelID=992507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052679) ![The Park Hotel Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/7cc6619a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Hotel Ruapehu 6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village CA $92 CA $108 total Oct 6 - Oct 7 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) "It’s a ski hotel. Convenient for the Whakapapa ski field. Each room has one oil heater." Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025&selected=3888552&PinnedHotelID=3888552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052679) ![Mountain Heights Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/f5703387_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Heights Lodge 4576 SH 4, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui CA $120 CA $140 total Oct 22 - Oct 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (164 reviews) "Its a beautiful older style building suitable for a weekend getaway" Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F10%2F2025&endDate=23%2F10%2F2025&selected=37748813&PinnedHotelID=37748813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052679) [See all 274 properties in Whakapapa](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025®ionId=6052679) 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. ![Rocky Mountain Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847107/58ae5381_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rocky Mountain Chalets 20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3 Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (83 reviews) Great Ohakune Option "Comfortable two night stay recently in a two bed unit." Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/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 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! (53 reviews) "great stay..House is clean and warm and Shaun was great to deal with" Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Ohakune-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h53201206.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96866900/96866814/525e7f36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly. Ohakune Stay at this cabin in Ohakune. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (18 reviews) "Was typical camping ground cabin. It was great to be able to book it for one night because that was all I wanted. There were no inconsistencies with how it was advertised and what it was. The manager was very pleasant and helpful." 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[](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Tongariro-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015588017.Vacation-Attraction) ![Turangi featuring a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114077-Taranaki-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taranaki Falls 5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Taranaki-Falls-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015586491.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mount Ngauruhoe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/677f690cea46c53df163c0860d3aede9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Ngauruhoe 4/5(4 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ngauruhoe during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Ngauruhoe-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610742.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mount Ruapehu 4.5/5(11 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Ruapehu-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610726.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Tongariro Crossing: Ketetahi Park & Ride Trailhead Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47078203/d6649004-4155-48f8-8ed4-e237b56a1cce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Crossing: Ketetahi Park & Ride Trailhead Shuttle CA $49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tongariro-crossing-ketetahi-park-ride-trailhead-shuttle.a47078203.activity-details) ![Mt Ruapehu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396589/02412de7-87d3-4d7c-b973-3896d61eee2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike CA $412 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/premium-mt-ruapehu-summit-plateau-guided-group-hike.a1396589.activity-details) ![Private Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396593/951897e2-c7a1-44b0-853c-16d888c9a96a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk CA $1,062 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tongariro-crossing-guided-walk.a1396593.activity-details) [See all activities in Whakapapa](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Whakapapa.d6052679.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Whakapapa 4.7 Top destination 5 - Excellent 4 4 - Good 2 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Walked alpine crossing ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Beautiful area! 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