Oakhurst accommodation from NZ$169

No visit to Oakhurst would be complete without taking a trip to the Half Dome. The Curry Village and The Ahwahnee are within a short stroll of Half Dome.

The Whispering Pines is 35 kilometres from the central part of Oakhurst. Alternatively, the Reverse Creek Lodge is 35 kilometres away. Alternative hotels are the Pines Resort and the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls.

Once you've checked out Oakhurst, why not spread your wings and visit the other great things to do and see dotted around Central California? Check out the lighthouses in Central California, or simply head off and admire the area's valleys and rolling hills. Locals and visitors alike in this part of United States of America can also enjoy snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking.

Don't skedaddle before you have checked out the Coarsegold Historic Museum, Indian Lakes Park and Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in Coarsegold. Coarsegold hotels include the Yosemite 41 South Mansion and Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. Mariposa, which is home to the Yosemite Inn and Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel, is 50 kilometres to the west of Oakhurst. Should you choose to stay in Mariposa, be sure to explore the California State Mining and Mineral Museum, Mariposa Museum and History Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport can be found 90 kilometres from downtown Oakhurst. If you wish to stay nearby, you can easily book a room at the Ramada Fresno Airport or the Piccadilly Inn Airport.