Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
![Turangi which includes a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114075-Taranaki-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Where to stay in Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
![Some may have seen this in photos before, but no photo does it justice; or shows you the awesomeness quite like when you are standing directly on the side of the boat and within metres of this brilliant carving.
I took a small boat that served treats, pizza and wine. Although travelling alone I was able to meet people on this trip very easily. I went on the Ernest Kemp Steamboat. Such character and lovely staff.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/35700094b931282ee718a275c7c750ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider a stop by Lake Taupo while you're exploring the neighborhood.
![Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e2e42b03d46083df5568349a07db393a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Taupo Hot Springs and Lake Taupo are top sights worth seeing.
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Two Mile Bay
When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupo Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and The Landing Lake Taupo.
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Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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Nukuhau
If you're spending some time in Nukuhau, Lake Taupo and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.
![Skotel Alpine Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/992600/992507/cf27eb3f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024
![The Park Hotel Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/2d7a6a3e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 30, 2024
![Turangi Bridge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6133100/6133041/78a1a5e2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024
![Motuoapa Bay Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82797600/82797522/d42240a8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
![Rocky Mountain Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847107/03329e96_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024
![Alpine Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24380000/24379935/26a89214_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 12, 2024
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