Guidebook for Ohakune
Drinks & Nightlife
The nearby Powerkeg offers great apres ski ambience, delicious meals and a full bar.
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Powderhorn Chateau
194 Mangawhero TerraceThe nearby Powerkeg offers great apres ski ambience, delicious meals and a full bar.
Here you will find cosy apres ski ambience and really good food, try the burgers you won't be disappointed! They also do great deals throughout the week.
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Kings Ohakune - Bar, Restaurant & Accommodation
3 Rimu StHere you will find cosy apres ski ambience and really good food, try the burgers you won't be disappointed! They also do great deals throughout the week.
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautiful drives in New Zealand and gateway to fantastic walks and fabulous ski slopes. 17kms of rainforest to subalpine then alpine terrain, incredibly scenic.
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Turoa
Ohakune Mountain Road One of the most beautiful drives in New Zealand and gateway to fantastic walks and fabulous ski slopes. 17kms of rainforest to subalpine then alpine terrain, incredibly scenic.
The Ohakune Old Coach Road links a number of fascinating pieces of New Zealand¹s rail heritage through a spectacular part of Tongariro National Park. Features a fantastic new walkway and cycleway.
Old Coach Road
Old Coach RoadThe Ohakune Old Coach Road links a number of fascinating pieces of New Zealand¹s rail heritage through a spectacular part of Tongariro National Park. Features a fantastic new walkway and cycleway.
Essentials
New World Ohakune
12 Goldfinch StLocal supermarket for all your grocery needs.
Ohakune Pharmacy
23 Goldfinch St23 Goldfinch St, Ohakune, phone 06 385 8304
Medical Centre
Ngati Rangi Community Health Centre
Contact: (06) 385 9580; 36 Burns Street, Ohakune
Ngati Rangi Community Health Centre Inc
Medical Centre
Ngati Rangi Community Health Centre
Contact: (06) 385 9580; 36 Burns Street, Ohakune
Visitor Information Centre has all the information you need to plan your trip and activities in Ohakune and the Central Volcanic Plateau. Also sells postcards and gifts, souvenirs.
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Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
54 Clyde StVisitor Information Centre has all the information you need to plan your trip and activities in Ohakune and the Central Volcanic Plateau. Also sells postcards and gifts, souvenirs.
Sightseeing
Hapuawhenua Viaduct
Walk or mountain bike to this stunning viaduct on the Old Coach Road.
Some lovely historic buildings and the gateway to the Old Coach Road. Bike rental also available here.
Ohakune station
Some lovely historic buildings and the gateway to the Old Coach Road. Bike rental also available here.
One of the most beautiful drives in New Zealand and gateway to fantastic walks and fabulous ski slopes. A 17km journey of rainforest to subalpine then alpine terrain, incredibly scenic. You can stop along the way for bushwalks.
Ohakune Mountain Road
Ohakune Mountain RoadOne of the most beautiful drives in New Zealand and gateway to fantastic walks and fabulous ski slopes. A 17km journey of rainforest to subalpine then alpine terrain, incredibly scenic. You can stop along the way for bushwalks.
Visit the iconic Ohakune Carrot, great photo opportunity and fun place for the kids to play.
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Ohakune Karotten Abenteuerpark
4a Rangataua RdVisit the iconic Ohakune Carrot, great photo opportunity and fun place for the kids to play.
Experience lakes, beech forest and plentiful bird life feature on this short walk.
The first lake you'll pass on the track is Dry Lake. Flat, grassed areas above the lake are perfect for family picnics.
The track continues past Dry Lake to Lake Rotokura. This lake is surrounded by ancient beech forest and on clear days Mount Ruapehu is reflected in the lake’s calm waters.
Getting there
12 km from Ohakune en route to Waiouru, turn off SH 49 onto Karioi Station Road. Drive 1 km to the Rotokura car park.
Nature and conservation
Native birds such as tūī, kākā, bellbird, fantail and North Island robin are commonly seen or heard along the track to the lake.
Lake Rotokura
Experience lakes, beech forest and plentiful bird life feature on this short walk.
The first lake you'll pass on the track is Dry Lake. Flat, grassed areas above the lake are perfect for family picnics.
The track continues past Dry Lake to Lake Rotokura. This lake is surrounded by ancient beech forest and on clear days Mount Ruapehu is reflected in the lake’s calm waters.
Getting there
12 km from Ohakune en route to Waiouru, turn off SH 49 onto Karioi Station Road. Drive 1 km to the Rotokura car park.
Nature and conservation
Native birds such as tūī, kākā, bellbird, fantail and North Island robin are commonly seen or heard along the track to the lake.
National Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand
Honour the sacrifices, learn the campaigns, be inspired by the stories of courage, loyalty and comradeship.
Make a visit to New Zealand’s most comprehensive Army Museum for access to a unique collection of military exhibits, memorabilia and public research material. A place where families can seek out and relate to their military connections.
Open 7 days. 9.00am – 4.30pm. – (Closed Christmas Day)
Waiouru
National Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand
Honour the sacrifices, learn the campaigns, be inspired by the stories of courage, loyalty and comradeship.
Make a visit to New Zealand’s most comprehensive Army Museum for access to a unique collection of military exhibits, memorabilia and public research material. A place where families can seek out and relate to their military connections.
Open 7 days. 9.00am – 4.30pm. – (Closed Christmas Day)
Getting Around
BP
75 Clyde StFill up with petrol at the BP service station on Clyde Street Ohakune.
Food Scene
La Pizzeria
Ohakune's most famous Pizza restaurant.
Open from 5pm for hot, tasty pizza. With prices from $10 (mid-week special) you can choose to dine in, BYO or select from a range of beers & wines or takeaway - phone orders welcomed. La Pizzeria make all their own bases and have a gluten free option as well.
6 Thames Street
Ohakune
Phone: +64 6 385 8558
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La Pizzeria
6 Thames StLa Pizzeria
Ohakune's most famous Pizza restaurant.
Open from 5pm for hot, tasty pizza. With prices from $10 (mid-week special) you can choose to dine in, BYO or select from a range of beers & wines or takeaway - phone orders welcomed. La Pizzeria make all their own bases and have a gluten free option as well.
6 Thames Street
Ohakune
Phone: +64 6 385 8558
Serves up a great range of local and international foods from breakfast right through to supper coupled with great coffee and a laid back atmosphere.
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The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar
53 Clyde StServes up a great range of local and international foods from breakfast right through to supper coupled with great coffee and a laid back atmosphere.
Great burgers and fancy fries, cosy place and handy on the main road.
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The Blind Finch, Hamburgeria & Bakehouse - Ohakune
29 Goldfinch StGreat burgers and fancy fries, cosy place and handy on the main road.
Super handy basically one minute walk away, meals in rustic house and coffee, food.
OCR Eatery & Wine Bar
2 Tyne StSuper handy basically one minute walk away, meals in rustic house and coffee, food.
Wow the biggest eclairs you have ever seen/eaten! Prepare for a calorific overload. Essential to have one of these monsters while you are in Ohakune. Don't worry, you can burn it all off on your ski trip!
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Johnny Nation's Chocolate Eclair Shop
78 Clyde StWow the biggest eclairs you have ever seen/eaten! Prepare for a calorific overload. Essential to have one of these monsters while you are in Ohakune. Don't worry, you can burn it all off on your ski trip!