chateau tongariro hotel
Buildings | Mountains
The Chateau Tongariro Hotel exudes a timeless elegance amongst a stunning landscape.
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historic elegance
The elegant Chateau Tongariro is located within Whakapapa Village, in the heart of the Tongariro National Park. This is the oldest national park in New Zealand and it is located in the central North Island. It is surrounded by the sacred peaks of Mount Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.
A timeless neo-Georgian building constructed in 1929, the architecture reflects the hotel’s notable history.
The hotel unfortunately was closed in February 2023 due to seismic work needing to be done. You can film the exterior but the interior is out of bounds.
1920's mountain resort
The Chateau was modelled after the Lake Lousie Resort in Canada by Timaru-based architect Herbert Hall (1880–1939).
historic elegance
Offering a stunning building in an incredible mountain backdrop.
winter wonderland
With access to ski fields and mountains in the backdrop of the chateau, this location can double as European or North American resorts.
permit details
Department of Conservation
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location & distance
One of the great things about filming in the Bay of Plenty is the close proximity to New Zealand cities and rural townships. Even when you are enjoying our spectacular rural filming locations you still have access to major infrastructure and amenities nearby.
Auckland CBD
348 Kilometres | 4 Hours, 22 Minutes
Tauranga CBD
177 Kilometres | 2 Hours, 10 Minutes
Rotorua CBD
177 Kilometres | 2 Hours, 10 Minutes
Whakatane CBD
265 Kilometres | 3 Hours, 16 Minutes
Taupo CBD
94 Kilometres | 1 Hour, 18 Minutes