Mountain Heights Lodge

Located at 4576 State Highway 4, about 2km south of National Park Village on the central North Island volcanic plateau, Mountain Heights Lodge offers two types of accommodation: four en suite bed-and-breakfast rooms in the main lodge, and six self-contained motel units nearby that sleep two to five people and suit families.

The property sits adjacent to Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks, roughly 20 minutes' drive from the Whakapapa ski field and around 45 minutes from Tūroa, making it a frequently used base for skiers, for those tramping the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and for visitors exploring the wider World Heritage area.

B&B guests get a continental breakfast, access to a large lounge with a log fire, and use of a hot tub shared by all guests; motel units are fully self-contained and welcome children of all ages, while children are not accommodated in the B&B rooms in the main lodge. The lodge is not pet friendly.

Its size — four B&B rooms plus six motel units — makes it a workable option for small retreat or incentive groups wanting a shared base near the mountains, particularly where a mix of private motel units and hosted B&B rooms suits a group with varied needs, though it is a lodge rather than a dedicated conference venue.

Set roughly halfway between Auckland and Wellington on State Highway 4, Mountain Heights is a practical stopover as well as a multi-night base for exploring Tongariro National Park.

For groups seeking simple, central accommodation near the mountains rather than resort-style facilities, Mountain Heights Lodge is a reasonable fit among Taupō region accommodation.