Must-see hotels in Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

  • Taupo Urban Retreat

    Taupo

    A young crowd gravitates to this hostel, attracted by its pub-like hub (with retractable roof and pool table) and carefree style. It’s refreshingly modern…

  • Silver Fern Lodge

    Taupo

    Rooms range from seven-bed dorms to studio en-suite units and a family room for up to eight in this large complex, trimmed in shiny corrugated steel yet…

  • Vu Thermal Lodge

    Taupo

    If you can get past the gaudy decor and the fact that the name is a play on the word 'view', you can have access to your own private thermal spa pool and…

  • Mangawhero DOC Campsite

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Two kilometres from town along Ohakune Mountain Road and open throughout the year, this campsite operates on a first-come, first-served basis and has 12…

  • Mangahuia DOC Campsite

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Situated between National Park village and the SH48 turn-off heading to Whakapapa, this basic roadside DOC campsite has 21 bushy nooks, cold water and pit…

  • Tiki Lodge

    Taupo

    This hostel has lake and mountain views from the balcony, a spacious kitchen, comfy lounges, Kiwiana artwork, Netflix and free continental breakfast…

  • Hipapatua

    Taupo

    This freedom-camping spot beside the Waikato River looks like little more than a car park with a fringe of grass and a couple of portaloos. You camp here…

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