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 - 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 $91 CA $105 total Dec 27 - Dec 28 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (807 reviews) Guests be warned. If reception staff misplace your room key on check out. Check your credit card transaction to see the hotel hasn't charged your card $50 for a lost key. Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%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 National Park Village CA $113 CA $132 total Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews) Good staff, good room, close to the mountain. Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&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 $115 CA $134 total Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026 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! (180 reviews) Large clean room, comfy beds with high quality linens. We got the deluxe room which was very spacious, bright and has a large balcony. Only downside is that it is right on a busy road, but at night the traffic dies down and we didn’t even notice it. Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=37748813&PinnedHotelID=37748813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052679) [See all 270 properties in Whakapapa](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%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 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! (86 reviews) Good communcations, helpful with our special needs, well located, clean and tidy. Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews) Great communication, rustic stay. Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Raurimu-Hotels-Great-Value-Cottage-20-Mins-To-Whakapapa.h34004151.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 Manawatu-Wanganui 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! (57 reviews) Good big bedrooms and bunk room .. very spacious upstairs and wonderful views of the mountain .. great location to access the town and mountain .. it had everything you could want.. the communications with the host was excellent. Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Ohakune-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h53201206.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Whakapapa](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6052679&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Whakapapa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27)[Dec 26 - Dec 27](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28)[Dec 27 - Dec 28](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025)[Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052679&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit ![Tongariro National Park featuring mountains, landscape views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113928-Tongariro-National-Park.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) ![Tongariro Alpine Crossing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/fbeca694687c21fd7c711432743b524d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Alpine Crossing 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) ![Mount Tongariro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ec83f255abca437a09e8456341fd776f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Tongariro Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](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 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 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 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 $48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tongariro-crossing-ketetahi-park-ride-trailhead-shuttle.a47078203.activity-details) ![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 $96 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 $405 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/premium-mt-ruapehu-summit-plateau-guided-group-hike.a1396589.activity-details) [See all activities in Whakapapa](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Whakapapa.d6052679.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Whakapapa ![Iwikau Village which includes signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113959-Iwikau-Village.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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