For over ninety years the Chateau Tongariro has exceptional accommodation, dining and service to New Zealanders and visitors from across the globe.
The iconic Hotel sits nestled in the heart of dual world heritage Tongariro National Park, surrounded by the three sacred peaks Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. In winter and spring the nearby ski slopes offer Snowsports and sightseeing, while year-round there are numerous stunning walks for all abilities, including one of New Zealand’s most famous day walks: The Tongariro Crossing.
The Chateau itself is steeped in old-world charm and is a Category One Heritage Building. Its lavish décor and furnishings, heavenly cuisine and superior standards of service, set against a backdrop of truly remarkable scenery, have created its legacy as a place of magic, refinement and romance unequalled throughout the country.
The hotel offers 106 beautiful hotel rooms, spacious and sophisticated function rooms for up to 250 guests, an excellent variety of restaurants and bars, a gym, sauna and hot plunge pool, and the most incredible views one could ask for.
Contact us today to start planning your event at this enchanting venue.
Offering some of the most luxurious accommodation in New Zealand, Chateau Tongariro at Mount Ruapehu has the perfect room for your needs.
TONGARIRO WING
Officially opened in 2005, this superb new wing offers accommodation and a function room that is totally private from the rest of the hotel. We would be happy to discuss the suitability of this wing for your group function (maximum; 60 people).
Our Conference and Functions Manager is happy to customize an accommodation package to meet your requirements.
GUEST ROOM INFORMATION
The hotel has a total of 106 rooms, each with its unique view of the surrounding
national park within Whakapapa Village
All guest rooms are equipped with the following facilities:
• Alarm clock • Iron and ironing board
• Hair dryer • Mini bar
• High speed internet connection
• Opening windows
• In-house movies
• Sky television
• International direct dial telephone • Tea and coffee making facilities
GUEST SERVICES & FACILITIES
• Nine-hole golf course
• Bar/lounge
• Indoor heated plunge pool
• Wireless Internet available
• Sauna, fitness room in public areas
• Astroturf tennis courts • Currency exchange services
• Fax and photocopying service
• Disabled facilities
• Guest laundry, drying room
• Ski storage
• Room service
• Restaurants
• Porter service
• 24-hour front desk
PLACES OF INTEREST/ LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
• Dual World Heritage Park location
• Whakapapa Ski Area
• Country’s highest golf course
• Close by fishing, white water rafting, horse riding and many other activities
• Tourism Award Winning Hotel
• Tongariro Crossing
• Taranaki Falls
• Silica Rapids
• Tama Lake
• 42nd traverse/mountain bike track
• Scenic flights
• Volcanic tours
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The only New Zealand hotel located within a World Heritage Park, the Chateau Tongariro is situated 6 kilometres up State Highway 48 – at 1125m up the majestic Mount Ruapehu.The Chateau Tongariro is within easy reach of New Zealand’s two largest cities – Auckland and Wellington. The flight time from Auckland or Wellington to Taupo is approximately one hour. Tongariro National Park is nature’s playground – a landscape that offers guests a huge diversity of experiences to enjoy and scenery to marvel at. You can ski down the snow-covered slopes of an active volcano in Winter or Spring, on New Zealand’s largest commercial ski field. You can soar above, or hike to, the amazing crater lakes, lush alpine meadows and moon-like landscapes that are uncovered when the winter snow melts.FROM AUCKLANDTake Highway 1 south to Hamilton; continue south through Hamilton joining on to Highway 3. Follow Highway 3 through Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and then past Te Kuiti. Ten minutes south of Te Kuiti, turn left at the junction that says National Park, which will put you onto Highway 4. Drive through Taumarunui to the National Park village. At the BP station in the National Park village, turn left at the Turangi sign onto Highway 47. Follow along for 9 kilometres and then turn right onto Highway 48 at the Whakapapa Village sign and follow the road for 6 kilometres to the Bayview Chateau Tongariro.FROM WELLINGTON Take Highway 1 north to Waiouru. Turn left onto Highway 49 and follow this past Ohakune. Take Highway 49A to Highway 4. Turn right onto Highway 4. Travel north for 26 kilometres and turn right onto Highway 47 at the BP station in the National Park Village. Follow this road for 9 kilometres then turn right onto Highway 48 at the Whakapapa Village sign and follow the road for 6 kilometres to the Bayview Chateau Tongariro