Plateau Lodge, accommodation in the Tongariro National Park

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    NZD $50 - $500

  • Hiking Package Add-on

    NZD $43 pp

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    NZD $25 per room

  • Birthday Cake & Balloons

    NZD $65 per room

  • Kids Stay Free in June

    NZD Starting at $135

Plateau Lodge 2 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartment

Modern and spacious, tastefully furnished with a separate lounge, dining room and fully equipped kitchen.

Plateau Lodge King Studio Pod

King Studio Pod

Perfect for 1-3 people. King bed, sofa bed, outside bath, tea & coffee, mini fridge, microwave and your own deck with table & chairs. Use of the Lodge facilities while staying.

Plateau Lodge Double Ensuite

Double Ensuite

Ideal for short stays, our clean and affordable ensuite rooms offer all the comforts and charm of a B&B.

Plateau Lodge Lodge Room  Double/Twin

Lodge Room Double/Twin

Private cosy and warm, our private Lodge rooms offer double, twin and triple options with shared facilities.

Explore Plateau Lodge


Located in the foot hills of the UNESCO World Heritage Tongariro National Park. National Park Village is the backdrop of the Tongariro volcanoes, our lodge contains a wide range accommodation. Two-bedroom hotel apartments, cozy & warm king bed studio pods, ensuite rooms, and private lodge rooms. On site is a communal lounge with a fire place & fully equipped self-catering kitchen, a self-service guest laundry, WIFI, lunch & breakfast options, ski & bike storage, shuttles and a massage room. We have not forgotten about how to entertain families with children! We have a dedicated under 7's area with toys & puzzles, and for the teens, a trampoline, table tennis & darts area.


Why choose to stay with us!

Tongariro Alpine Crossing - is the number #1 tourist attraction in the summer & winter months,

Mt. Ruapehu's Whakapapa ski field is just a 20 minute drive away. 

Mountain Bike Trails -10 cycle trails at your door step. 

Plateau Lodge is the ideal stop for couples, families, and small tour/family groups wanting to explore Whakapapa Ski field, hike the Tongariro Crossing or shorter walks, multi-day tramps and bike trails.

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01 Dec

Sky Waka- Ride above the Clouds

The climb of 390m or journey of 1.8km takes about 12 minutes, each way. Eat- hike - explore the ancient lava fields on Mt Ruapehu

Sky Waka- Ride above the Clouds

A journey on the Sky Waka gondola – translated to mean ‘voyaging canoe’ in Te Reo Māori - begins at the base station of Whakapapa ski area, a short walk across the plaza from carparks.

Guests are welcomed aboard one of 48 gondola cabins, each seating up to ten people and glass encased to invite in the panoramic views.

Fri 01 Dec, 2023

25 Oct

Short Walks Ancient Lava Fields

Short walks over Ancient Lava Fields

Short Walks Ancient Lava Fields

 We are an active outdoor family and can help you with any questions you may have. Exploring our backyard in summer is just magical you can drive yourself and walk under a glacial water fall that is 40 meters high or learn about our volcanos and the history of the Tongariro National Park 

 Gives us a call or email and we can help with your discover our backyard adventure

Wed 25 Oct, 2023

16 Jun

Mountain Biking trails

Cycling Trails from National Park Village

Mountain Biking trails

Here at Plateau Lodge we are experts on our cycling trails. Our trails are mostly grade 3 which means its suitable for families couples and solo bike rides. Try some of these rides which are less the 15mins way

Marton Sash & Door /  Old Coach Road

Fishers Track  /  42 Traverse

Further away 40mins is the Timber Trail and Bridge to No Where

We have cycled all the bike trails if you need to know more information please give us a call 07 8922993


Thu 16 Jun, 2022