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 ![Taranaki Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/0159c07d-bd53-40e8-842d-097ec9603cec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taranaki Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/0159c07d-bd53-40e8-842d-097ec9603cec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking towards Mt Ngauruhoe from the front of Chateau Tongariro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353232/defb64c8-594b-4cca-8ca8-2c703fab2196.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![3km one way for an easy hike to these falls - lots of great spots for photos. If you go on winter you have the added experience of walking with Mounts Ruapehu and Ngauruahoe around you. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/2ed4fccf-bc05-409a-827d-69c1e404cb1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whakapapa Things to do Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6052679) - 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 Tongariro National Park CA $73 CA $85 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (823 reviews) The staff was wonderful, very friendly and accommodating. Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=992507&PinnedHotelID=992507&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 $119 CA $138 total Mar 7 - Mar 8 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (200 reviews) Room was very nice. Older building but perfect for my needs. Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=37748813&PinnedHotelID=37748813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052679) ![Snowman Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916154/a5646859_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Snowman Lodge 68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui CA $73 CA $84 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (94 reviews) Room was one of the cabins. Basically a metal box that a room was made of. No closet. No place to hang anything up. Heater small for room and took a while to heat the space. The hotel is in a great location. Walkable to many restaurants. Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=37916154&PinnedHotelID=37916154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052679) [See all 267 properties in Whakapapa](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026®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 Book a stay at this 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! (97 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Ohakune-Hotels-Rocky-Mountain-Chalets.h9847107.Hotel-Information) ![Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004200/34004151/877c4128_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa Raurimu Central Plateau Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews) Clean and cozy Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Raurimu-Hotels-Great-Value-Cottage-20-Mins-To-Whakapapa.h34004151.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! (99 reviews) This is obviously a work in progress. Walking up to the building my first impression was a tad apprehensive. To my delight the owners focused on renovating the interior first and appear to be working on the exterior (although no active work was in progress while we were there). The room was clean, ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Whakapapa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[Feb 28 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Tongariro crossing in winter,Mount ngauruhoe, the great walk, New Zealand, Tongariro National park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610726/3e7d02fb-0759-4800-b6bc-42d4b2050256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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) ![Tongariro National Park featuring mountains, landscape views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/a1534402-9b72-45fb-958d-198f5c904a0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro National Park Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country. [](https://expedia.ca/Tongariro-National-Park-Tongariro-National-Park.d6135271.Vacation-Attraction) ![Caption---- Emerald Lakes in Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293955/7d6df5ab-52cd-489f-ad42-c380e25a16da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Alpine Crossing 5/5(10 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_E007820](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015588017/b372cb65-c531-488f-9c12-f719a50875f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Tongariro 4.5/5(12 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Tongariro-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015588017.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset in the way down from Turoa ski fields, Mt Ruapehu. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621567596121/9ff6e72e-cc12-4932-8baf-d0770b0f77f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Turoa Ski Area Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Turoa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Turoa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621567596121.Vacation-Attraction) ![Turangi featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/430054f2-6af3-464f-a7fa-d0813a5b65db.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) ### Things to do ![Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Mountain Shuttle Services](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49285042/657374cb-42a4-4b8e-8328-5d4fc610780c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Mountain Shuttle Services CA $99 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tongariro-alpine-crossing-mountain-shuttle-services.a49285042.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 $419 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 $1,078 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! Unfortunately there were high winds and rains in mid Jan that prevent us from doing the hike we planned. ## Cities near Whakapapa ![Mount Ruapehu from Ohakune; Shutterstock ID 3963082; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353232/f5972f24-55af-4107-b82d-b14f88279caa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tongariro National Park - Cities near Whakapapa - Places of interest [Tongariro National Park](https://expedia.ca/Tongariro-National-Park.dx6353232) - [Mount Ruapehu ](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Ruapehu-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610726.Vacation-Attraction) - [Whakapapa Ski Area ](https://expedia.ca/Whakapapa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610725.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mount Ngauruhoe ](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Ngauruhoe-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610742.Vacation-Attraction) - [West Ridge Quad ](https://expedia.ca/West-Ridge-Quad-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621563223487.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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