Bayview Chateau Tongariro Mount Ruapehu

The Chateau Tongariro sits nestled in the shadow of three towering active volcanoes- and at the very foot of the majestic and sacred Mount Ruapehu. The 800 square kilometer Tongariro National Parka dual listed World Heritage Area provides a stunning natural playground bursting with diverse landscapes for visitors to the Chateau to discover. With arid badlands- crater and alpine lakes- sparkling rivers- breath-taking lunar landscapes- lush rainforest and alpine meadows to be explored- staying at the Chateau ...(see more)Tongariro is an all-seasons- utterly unique experience not to be missed. The Chateau itself - a fine example of neo-Georgian sophistication and refinement - is a Category One Heritage Building. Its lavish decor and furnishings- heavenly cuisine and superior standards of service- set against a backdrop of truly remarkable scenery- have created its legacy as a place of magic- refinement and romance unequalled throughout the country. As you arrive at the Chateau- standing under the grand entrance portico- you know you are somewhere special. Before you- an active volcano looms- dramatic in its beauty. Inside- roaring log fires- the glow of grand chandeliers- sublime cuisine and Spectacular Mountain views await.