Plateau Lodge, accommodation in the Tongariro National Park

Mountain Bike Package

Explore over 500Kms of trails with us

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King studio Pods

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  • Gift Cards

    NZD $50 - $500

  • Hiking Package Add-on

    NZD $47 pp

  • King Pods

    NZD From $199

  • Lets Celebrate!

    NZD $45 - $85

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 2+1 child. King bed, sofa on deck, outside bath, tea & coffee & mini fridge.

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, Waimarino -National Park Village is the backdrop of the Tongariro volcanoes.

Our lodge contains a wide range accommodation with 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. 

To keep the little ones busy we have a dedicated under 7's area with toys & puzzles, and for the teens, a trampoline and table tennis.


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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What's Up


17 Oct

Sky Waka

Play & Explore - the ancient lava fields on Mt Ruapehu

Sky Waka

A journey up towards the clouds

  • Catch the Sky Waka to 2020m 
  • Have Lunch or a Cold Beer
  • Soak up a High Tea
  • Walk over the deserted lava fields
  • Learn about its ancient history

Fri 17 Oct, 2025

16 Oct

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Ready to conquer the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Ready to conquer the Tongariro Alpine Crossing?
Make Plateau Lodge your comfy base!
Stay in our Two-Bedroom Apartments  or our Unique King Pods
Shuttle to the track, adventure all day, and unwind in warmth and style.

 Add a "to go lunch pack" or have "breakfast" delivered to you in your room

Waimairino -National Park Village – the heart of  the dual heritage Tongariro National Park

Thu 16 Oct, 2025

01 Nov

Mountain Biking trails

Biking Trails for all ages

Mountain Biking trails

Here at Plateau Lodge we are experts on our cycling trails. Our trails are mostly grade 1-3 which means its suitable for families couples and solo bike rides. On site we have bike storage and wash down area. Try some of these rides which are less the 15mins drive away. Our region boosts over 500km of mountain bike trails right at our door

Marton Sash & Door /  Old Coach Road

Fishers Track  /  42 Traverse / Timber Trail

Te Ara Mangawhero / Te Hangāruru

We have cycled all the bike trails if you need to know more information please give us a call or book one of our bike packages


Sat 01 Nov, 2025