"Plateau Lodge is a very cosy, family-run place with a couple of very nice extras such as free Wi-Fi throughout the whole compound and a free hot tub spa! The owners, who run the place on their own, are absolutely wonderful and will go far out of their way to help guests. When we arrived, for example, we were told that because of high winds predicted for the next day, it wouldn't be possible to see Tongariro Crossing, which we had come solely to see. The owner canceled our reservations without hesitation and gave us wonderful tips on what to... more »