Desert Road
Travel Guide
Visit Desert Road

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is AED 304 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
AED 304
AED 352 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (1,007 reviews)
Room was small but comfortable. Cant get a better location.
Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is AED 309 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 309
AED 358 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (505 reviews)
Clean and tidy and comfortable. Safe and very convenient.
Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Turangi Bridge Motel
4600 State Highway 1 Turangi
The price is AED 285 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
AED 285
AED 330 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (550 reviews)
We didn't have breakfast
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
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
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! (89 reviews)
Great accommodation. The chalet was very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable and the staff very friendly. It's right near the main road but traffic noises couldn't be heard from inside at night
Reviewed on 1 January 2026

Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake
Kuratau South West Lake Taupo
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kuratau. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Great spot for a getaway. Close to the lake and comfortable for the rainy days. Good indoor/outdoor flow with spacious, private deck.
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
Tree Trunk Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
- Tree Trunk Gorge
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Mount Tongariro
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Turoa Ski Area
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Taranaki Falls
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Big Carrot
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Kuratau Jetty
- River Vineyard
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
- Raurimu Spiral
- Hut Flat Rope Tow
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
- Ohakune Disc Golf
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- West Ridge Quad
- Fishers Track
- Mountain Bike Station
