Mt Ruapehu - Turoa & Whakapapa
Visit the mountain websites for more information on passes, trail maps, snow school and snow reports:
National Army Museum
Ph 0800 369 999
Open daily 9am to 4.30pm (except Christmas day)
Provides guided quad bike and buggy adventures of varying lengths through farmland, native bush and natural stream crossings- overlooking Tongariro National Park along with real views of the 'Raurimu Spiral'. Guides are qualified with ATV & first aid certificates, all gear is supplied.
Located in Raurimu [behind the dinosaur sculpture], its about an 30 - 40mins drive away.
Phn: 0800 ruride [0800787433]
www.ruapehuadventurerides.co.nz
Ph 0800 volcano (0800 865 226)
offer NZ's best half day river adventure, with various grades of white water action all year round,outfitted for summer or winter.
Try some of the trails around town. Many are good all weather tracks, see our Summer Activities page for directions.
Bikes can be hired from:
www.mountainbikestation.co.nz
www.tcbskiandboard.co.nz
Snow Express: Freephone 0800 SKI 123 (0800 754 123)
There's lots of other great things to see and do during winter in the Ruapehu Region. Many of the tracks and trails are all weather, to see what's on offer go to our Summer Activities Page, or check out www.visitohakune.co.nz