Walking and Hiking
The Central Volcanic Plateau is a paradise for avid trampers and casual walkers alike. More than 80 bush walks are within an hour of Parklands Motorlodge, including major walks such as:
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Tongariro River Walks
- Round Lake Rotopounamu
- Taranaki Falls
- Silica Rapids
- Whakapapaiti Valley
- Tama Lakes
- Soda Springs
- Historic Waihohonu Hut
- Ketetahi Hut
- Taurewa Loop
- Okupata Caves
- Tupapakurua Falls
- Ohinetonga
- Round Mt Ruapehu
