Turangi Activities
Surrounded by rivers lakes forests mountains and geothermal activity Turangi Township provides the closest access to the Tongariro National Park, a World Heritage park, and is built on the banks of the world renowned Tongariro River, famous for its wild trout.
We will arrange local guides for any of the following pursuits if required.
Find out more about each activity:
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing: acclaimed the world’s best one day walk and a short shuttle ride from Parklands’ doorstep.
- Trout fishing: the Tongariro River is invitingly nearby.
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Whitewater rafting on the Tongariro River
- Mountain Biking
- Snow skiing: Mt Ruapehu’s Whakapapa ski resort, the largest in New Zealand, is just 35 minutes away.
- Walking and hiking: more than 80 wilderness walks within one hour of Parklands.
- Tokannu Thermal Area and hot pools
- Scenic Flights