Overview
Raetihi is a small Ruapehu District town on New Zealand's central North Island, located 11 km from Ohakune. The town provides budget-friendly accommodation near Tongariro National Park, with impressive views of the three sacred volcanoes: Ruapehu, Tongariro, and Ngauruhoe.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Festivals · Nature · Skiing
Before you go
Accommodation
Heartlanz Motor Inn offers rooms from $45 (hotel) to $145 (motel). Accommodation is generally cheaper than nearby ski centres.
Activities
Year-round activities include hiking in Tongariro National Park, skiing Mt Ruapehu in winter, and various annual events from rodeos to art awards.
Food
Angel Louise Cafe at 48 Seddon St serves breakfast and lunch from $4.50. Limited food options exist in this small town.
Transport
Raetihi is a walking-distance town centered on Seddon Street, with State Highway 4 as the main road access. Ohakune is 11 km away, a 10-minute drive.