Car
The Skotel sits in the tussock on the edge of the Whakapapa Village shown in the map on the left. It is conveniently accessible by road for anyone travelling between Auckland and Wellington. From state highway 1, turn off at Turangi or from State Highway 4, turn off at National Park.
Many of our overseas guests come by car having collected it at the airport where they landed.

Train
The Auckland-Wellington express trains "The Overlander" and "The Northerner" stop at National Park and our reception can arrange for you to be collected at the station which is at National Park township, about 15 kms from the Skotel. All trains offer excellent on board service, including food and beverage, airline style seating and a commentary on the journey.

Bus
There are also bus connections that will bring you the Whakapapa Village. Inter City travels from Auckland to Wellington and stops at Turangi and from there Alpine Scenic Transport has a bus link to the Whakapapa Village.

Plane
Mountainair are available for charter from Auckland and other cities to their airport about 7km from the Skotel.