A variety of accommodation, ranging from budget to luxury options, is available in the towns surrounding the park. These include Whakapapa Village, Turangi (49 km from Whakapapa), National Park (15 km from Whakapapa), Ohakune (45 km from Whakapapa), and Raetihi (45 km from Whakapapa).
You can also stay in DOC-managed campsites and huts.
This is a standard campsite in the Ruapehu area.
This is a serviced motorcamp in the Ruapehu area.
Ketetahi Hut Oturere Hut Waihohonu HutRangipo Hut Whangaehu Hut (NZAC) Blyth Hut Mangatepopo Hut Lupton Hut Managaehuehu Hut Mangaturuturu Hut Whakapapaiti Hut
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