WHAKAPAPA VILLAGE, MOUNT RUAPEHU
First Class Historical Hotel
95 kms to the airport (taupo) 364 kms to the airport (auckland) 15 km to the nearest station (tongariro national park)
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locationAt the foot of Mount Ruapehu in the Tongariro National park. (world Heritage park). 100kms from Taupo, 18kms from National park railway station.
roomsA mixture of room configurations , king, twin or king plus single beds. Tastefully designed in keeping with the heritage style of the property, the Mountain view rooms offer views of Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe or Mt Tongariro. Most have bathtubs but some with shower only. Disabled facility rooms also available.
restaurantThere is one formal restaurant and three cafe style dining options. Main dining restaurant is the Ruapehu restaurant. the Pihanga cafe is open all day and is modern cafe style.
exteriorA Grand hotel built in 1929, designed on classical lines. the property was extended in 2005.
lobbyA medium sized lobby
generalA Classic hotel located superbly in the foothills of Mount Ruapehu within the Tongariro national park, ideal for skiing in winter, or hiking in the summer. Famous throughout New Zealand and Worldwide. The best base for those doing the Tongariro crossing one day hike. SE0207
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