The only New Zealand hotel located in a World Heritage Park, Bayview
Chateau Tongariro is situated 6kms up State Highway 48 and is within easy
reach of New Zealand's two largest cities, Auckland and Wellington. The flight
time from Auckland International Airport to Taupo is approximately one hour.
Bayview Chateau Tongariro has a wide range of superb food and beverage
facilities from fine dining through to casual pub style food.
Ruapehu Restaurant - Fine a la carte cuisine
Located within the Chateau Tongariro.
Superb Pacific Rim a-la-carte dining in the classical setting of the Ruapehu
Restaurant. Karl Mueller, Executive Chef, will tantalise your tastebuds with
what's new in the culinary world. The Ruapehu Restaurant offers a purely
intimate dining experience.
Suitable dress is required and reservations are essential
Ruapehu Lounge - Lounge Bar
Relax by the open fireplace in the luxurious Ruapehu Lounge or Ngauruhoe Room.
Enjoy a game of billards or just unwind in front of the large Ngauruhoe window
with views across the National Park
Pihanga Cafe & T-Bar - Affordable Cafe Style Cuisine
Located within the Chateau Tongariro, opposite the Chateau Garage.
The Pihanga Cafe and T-Bar is open from 11.30am until late, 7 days a week. Enjoy
sumptuous and affordable cuisine throughout the day and night.
Enjoy a drink in the T-Bar with friends until late. No bookings required.
Fergussons Cafe - Historically Restored Cafe
Located between the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre and the Chateau
Tongariro.
Enjoy lunch or a snack in this historic building within Whakapapa Village.
Restored to its former glory, Fergussons Cafe offers hot and cold mountain
beverages and the healthiest of cafe cuisine. Soak up the ambience of Fergussons
Cafe, located in the heart of Whakapapa Village.
Tussock Bar & Restaurant - Gourmet Pizzeria
Located 100 metres below Chateau Tongariro.
Enjoy a full view of the mountains from the warmth and comfort of the Tussock
fireplace. Have a game of pool in the ambience of the alpine-themed bar and
order from our great selection of gourmet burgers, pizzas and hot mountain
foods. During summer and spring sit in the sun on the spacious deck. Open 7 days
a week from 15:00.
