Guidebook for National Park
Drinks & Nightlife
Schnapps Bar
State Highway 4Pool table, warm fire, comfy couches!
Spiral Restaurant @ The Park
2 Millar StGreat food and lovely place to dine
Bike trails
Suitable for many levels of fitness, great challenge!! You can hire all the gears and get transport from Ohakune
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Old Coach Road Bike Trail
Suitable for many levels of fitness, great challenge!! You can hire all the gears and get transport from Ohakune
Local hikes
This is an easy to moderate walk to do. It takes just over 2 hours and that is with lots of stops to take photos. Enjoy the serenity walking through the gorgeous alpine native forest to the stunning waterfalls
Taranaki Falls
This is an easy to moderate walk to do. It takes just over 2 hours and that is with lots of stops to take photos. Enjoy the serenity walking through the gorgeous alpine native forest to the stunning waterfalls
Amazing scenery! Rugged and at times unpredictable
From November to May, trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts. From June to October, snow and ice means alpine skills and experience are essential - it's best to go with guide or choose another track.
20.2 km one way
Walking and tramping
Nov-May: 7-8 hr | Jun-Oct: 9 hr
Intermediate: Great Walk/Easier tramping track
Seasonal restrictions
Labour weekend in October to 30 April parking restrictions (4 hr maximum) are in place at the road-ends – we suggest you book a shuttle.
Over winter, additional hazards are present including snow and ice, avalanche risk, and sub-zero temperatures.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Manawatū-Whanganui, Neuseeland
Amazing scenery! Rugged and at times unpredictable
From November to May, trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts. From June to October, snow and ice means alpine skills and experience are essential - it's best to go with guide or choose another track.
20.2 km one way
Walking and tramping
Nov-May: 7-8 hr | Jun-Oct: 9 hr
Intermediate: Great Walk/Easier tramping track
Seasonal restrictions
Labour weekend in October to 30 April parking restrictions (4 hr maximum) are in place at the road-ends – we suggest you book a shuttle.
Over winter, additional hazards are present including snow and ice, avalanche risk, and sub-zero temperatures.
A hidden gem! So quiet and an easy walk. Lots of native mature forest trees. It is also good for bird watching
Rotopounamu Track
Te Ponanga Saddle RoadA hidden gem! So quiet and an easy walk. Lots of native mature forest trees. It is also good for bird watching
Sightseeing
The final scene of the movie "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" was filmed here! Worth a drive by.
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Horopito Motor Wreckers - Smash Palace
State Highway 4The final scene of the movie "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" was filmed here! Worth a drive by.
Skiing
Happy Valley is a great place to learn to ski. Ski lessons available
Whakapapa
Hot pools
Wonderful place to relax and warm up your body and soothe muscles that have hiked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or skied the slopes of Mt Ruapehu. Basic pool and ammenities
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Tokaanu Thermal Pools
Mangaroa StreetWonderful place to relax and warm up your body and soothe muscles that have hiked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or skied the slopes of Mt Ruapehu. Basic pool and ammenities