Set in a pristine World Heritage Park, Bayview Chateau Tongariro sits elegantly at the often snow-clad foot of Mount Ruapehu. Built in 1929 to house New Zealand's first intrepid skiers, the hotel is renowned for its classical styling and grandeur, epitomised by the Ngauruhoe Room and it's panoramic views of Mount Ngauruhoe. The historical importance of Bayview Chateau Tongariro has recently been recognised by the NZ Historic Places Trust who have awarded it a category one classification. - At Bayview Chateau Tongariro in winter and spring you're only a few minutes from exhila- Rating skiing at New Zealand's biggest ski field. And year round, you're on the doorstep of New Zealand's volcanic playground, with fishing, white water rafting, mountain biking, trekking and volcanic scenic flights. |