• Skotel Alpine Resort is located in the Ruapehu Region on the Thermal Explorer & Volcanic Loop Touring Routes which traverse dramatic landscapes in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand, approximately half way between Auckland and Wellington. Tongariro National Park is about 4.5 hours drive from either city.
• Flights to Ruapehu
• There are now direct flights from Australia to Rotorua that bring you directly to the Volcanic Plateau and from there it is only a little over two hours to the Skotel. Cars can be hired at the airports. The Skotel has an arrangements with Eurocar and Budget for special rates. For more details please email us.
• Trains to Ruapehu
• The Ruapehu region is serviced by the Northern Explorer Train service between Auckland and Wellington. The trains stops at about 1pm at the National Park Township which is about 12km from the Skotel. We can arrange transport from the train to the hotel. There is a charge for this service.
• Buses to Ruapehu
• There are two services. Intercity travels directly from Auckland via Taumarunui and stops at National Park Village at about 1pm from where a pick-up is required. Details at Intercity.co.nz. The Naked Bus company travels via Taupo. A change of bus is necessary at Turangi but the service comes to Whakapapa Village and the stop is about 300metres from the Skotel front door.