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The Park Hotel Ruapehu is an ideal place to stay and a gateway to the myriad adventures in Tongariro National Park and the prominent snow resorts of Whakapapa, Happy Valley, and Turoa. The hotel enjoys stunning views of Mounts Ruapehu, Tongariro, and Ngauruhoe, which movie fans might recognize as Mt. Doom from The Lord of the Rings.

It stands out as the only genuine 3-star hotel in the region, boasting a restaurant with the most extensive menu to accommodate various guest needs. The hotel offers a quality mix of queen, twin, and family mezzanine rooms designed for comfort. Guests can also enjoy a drink by the inviting log fire before dining at The Spiral, the Aspen lodge-style restaurant. Additionally, the hotel in Tongariro National Park is well-equipped for conferences and meetings, team building, and hosting special interest groups, making it a versatile choice for various visitors.

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Rooms

Twin Room
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A cosy room for up to two people with two single beds, an armchair, an ottoman, and an ensuite.

Room Size: 20 m²

Itineraries

Mt. Cook
from $10,119
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New Zealand Grand Hikes: North & South Islands

New Zealand Small Group Tour - 15 Day Itinerary
  • See the Waitomo glow worm caves
  • Learn about Māori culture
  • Hike Tongariro National Park
  • Experience the Abel Tasman Coast
  • See coastal limestone canyons
  • Hike Aoraki /Mt. Cook
  • See stunning view of Fiordland NP
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience a 15-day New Zealand hiking trip from the North to South Island. Visit the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track, and trek through Mt Cook National Park—taking in geothermal wonders, coastal beauty, and alpine scenery along the way.
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Mt. Tongariro, Mt. Ngauruhoe, and Mt. Ruapehu
from $3,000
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New Zealand North Island Grand Hikes

New Zealand Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary
  • See the Waitomo glowworm caves
  • Learn about Māori culture
  • Hike the Tongariro National Park
  • Learn about New Zealand history
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Moderate
On this 5-day New Zealand North Island trip from Rotorua to Wellington, visit the Te Papa Museum, be amazed by the Waitomo glowworm caves, walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Park and admire the views of the Red Crater, Emerald Lakes and Taranaki falls.
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