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Located midway between Auckland and Wellington, the Ruapeho district is home to the 80,000ha Tongariro National Park, a World Heritage Area.

The active volcano Mt Ruapehu dominates the landscape, rising 2797m over the surrounding countryside. Keeping it company are Mt Ngauruhoe (also active) and Mt Tongariro. The three volcanoes are a spectacular sight on a clear day - in the colder months they are capped in snow. Mt Ruapehu is the site of the North Island's premier ski fields - Whakapapa and Turoa. The mountain was recently chosen by movie director Peter Jackson as the site for Mt Doom in his Lord of the Rings trilogy. In summer the surrounding volcanic desert area is a wild and beautiful place for hiking, fishing and adventure activities.

To the west of the three peaks lies the mysterious deep-green Whanganui National Park, which is steeped in Maori and European colonial history. The Whanganui River is the main access route to the forest-clad interior - jet boats and kayaks are popular modes of transport. There are fascinating stories emanating from many of the small townships on the riverbanks. One of these, Jerusalem, was once the home of James K. Baxter, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated poets and an early alternative lifestyler.

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Creel Lodge Motel
Turangi/Tongariro
Creel Lodge is situated on the famous Tongariro River in a comfortable garden setting, offering you high quality and affordable motel...
From £48
Norman Williams Ski Houses Mt Ruapehu
Ohakune
Norman Williams Ski Houses Mt Ruapehu offers self-contained houses that sleep up to 9 people and are fully furnished and equipped, providing all...
From £69
Ohakune Court Motel
Ohakune
Ohakune court motel with its 18 Self contained studio and family units, is ideally situated between the Tongariro and Whanganui River National...
From £33
Pukenui Lodge BBH Backpackers Hostel
National Park
For exploring the scenic granduer of Tongariro national park or as a cosy base for visiting the area, Pukenui Lodge is a perfect place for an...
From £8
National Park Backpackers
National Park
National Park Backpackers caters for the needs of every traveller passing through.
The establishment has numerous facilities available...

Activities

Turoa Snow School
Ohakune
Turoa Ski School boasts a wonderful team of professional, and highly qualified, ski, snowboard and telemark instructors from both New Zealand and...
Waimarino Golf Club
Makaranui
Waimarino Golf Club was created out of the joining of two clubs. The Raetihi Golf Club and the Ruapehu Golf Club based on the area of Ohakune and...
Shamus Fly Fishing Adventures
Turangi
Shamus Fly Fishing Adventures invite you to fly fish on Lake Taupo and the world famous Tongariro River.
Popular New Zealand fishing...
Whanganui River Guides
Taumarunui
Come and experience an authentic journey that enables the visitor to capture the lifestyle, history and culture of the people of the Whanganui Iwi...
Downhill Ski Club Inc
Whakapapa
The Downhill Ski Club was founded by members of the Professional Club in Auckland in the early 1960s. The club caters for all abilities. It gives...

Dining

Margarita's Bar & Restaurant
Ohakune
Margaritas is a family owned restaurant and bar nestled in the junction at the foot of Mt Ruapehu in a popular ski resort named "Turoa ski...
Kings Cafe
Ohakune
Open 7.30am til late, Kings Café offers a delicious range of food.
Open for breakfast, lunch and late night dining.
Bar and...
Kings Bar
Ohakune
Something is always happening at Kings!
Kings Bar is the place to be. Open daily from 3pm til late it has a warm, friendly atmosphere with...
Turoa Ski Lodge restaurant
Ohakune
Turoa Ski Lodge restaurant is renowed for its excellent cuisine, relaxed dining and a roaring log fire which makes it a must place to dine while...
Angel Louise Internet Cafe & Restaurant
Raetihi
Come and visit during the day for the warm and friendly atmosphere of a modern café. Enjoy great lunches, cakes, scones and superb coffee....