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Mountain Biking

There are numerous mountain bike trails to explore around the Ruapehu region suitable for all levels from first time to experienced. Click here to download a "Ruapehu Great Rides" map featuring 14 trails.

Click here to download a map of trails around Ohakune - Courtesy of TCB Ski & Board shop in Ohakune. You can hire bikes from TCB for half, full and multi-day rates.

TCB

Ph: 64 6 385 8433

www.tcbskiandboard.co.nz

Ruapehu Homestead & Horse Trekking

SH49, Rangataua

Ph: 64 6 385 8799 Fax: 64 6 385 9093

A different and exciting way to see the countryside. Come horse trekking on back country trail rides from 30 minutes to several days. You choose to ride with expansive mountain views or through stately bush and forest. Specialty groups, school parties and children all welcome. Find us 3 minutes south of Ohakune on SH49

Yeti Tours

Ph: 64 6 385 8197 Fax: 64 6 385 8492

email: yeti.tours@xtra.co.nz

www.canoe.co.nz

Yeti Tours offers 2, 4 and 6 day guided tours on New Zealand's longest navigable river. The Whanganui River meanders from the slopes of Mt. Tongariro in the Central Plateau, down to the Tasman Sea, through a huge area of lowland forest. There are still many signs of Maori and early European habitation visible today. Our trips are ideal for those wishing to have a relaxing holiday, but also include enough thrills for a fun experience. Join us on a great family wilderness adventure never to be forgotten. Canoe/kayak and equipment hire also available

Canoe Safaris Ohakune

Ph: 64 6 385 9237 Fax: 64 6 385 8758 Freephone 0800 2 PADDLE (2 723 353)

email: canoesafaris@voyager.co.nz

www.canoesafaris.co.nz

Located next to the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks, Canoe Safaris has been operating river trips for over 20 years. Trips are suitable for all ages and are excellent family holidays. One to five day trips exploring the historic Whanganui National Park, or two to four day Heli-Rafting on the upper Mohaka River. Canoe/Kayak Hire and river transportation is also available.

National Army Museum

State Highway 1, Waiouru

Ph: 64 6 387 6911 Fax 64 7 387 6319, 0800 369 999

www.armymuseum.co.nz

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Admission Prices: Adults $12, Children $7, Students $8, Family $26, Senior Citizen $8. Guided tours and concession rates available. Facilities include: cafe, shop, education service, conference facilities, guided tours and the Kippenberger Military Archive and Research Library.

National Park Backpackers & Climbing Hall

Finlay Street, PO Box 89, National Park Village

Ph: 64 7 892 2870 Fax: 64 7 892 2870

email: nat.park.backpackers@xtra.co.nz

http://www.npbp.co.nz/n_climbing.htm

The biggest hall outside the main centres: 8m high, over 300m2 of wall, 35 top ropes, 55 different climbs, beginners to advanced, gear hire, free instruction. Open daily 9am to 9pm. Cost: $15

Chateau Airport, intersection off the turn-off to Whakapapa Ski Area & State Highway 47, NZ.

Ph: 64 7 892 2812 Fax: 64 7 892 2703 Freephone 0800 922 812

www.mountainair.co.nz

Email: mountain.air@xtra.co.nz

Views of the volcanic Tongariro National Park & World Heritage Site. Airplane adventure with informed commentary over pristine lakes, thermal and volcanic activity. Flights operate 8.00am - 5.00pm, 7 days per week, weather permitting. Flights during summer operate until twilight. Bookings are preferable but not essential for fixed wing flights, essential for helicopter. Flights leave on demand with a minimum of 2 people. No age limit, disabled facilities.

Situated in Tongariro National Park is Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand's most accessible live volcano. During the winter Mt Ruapehu boasts two world-class ski areas, but in summer you can ride the chair lifts up the mountain and enjoy unsurpassed views over the central North Island.

Chair Lift Rides

From the Top of the Bruce carpark at the base of Whakapapa Ski Area you can ride two chair lifts 2,020 metres above sea level to the Knoll Ridge Chalet. Click here for info

Guided Walks to the Crater Lake

From the Knoll Ridge Chalet allow a 5 hour walk to the top of Mt Ruapehu & back. Once at the top you can explore the stunning Crater Lake and get a fantastic view of nearby Mt Ngauruhoe, on a clear day you can see both coasts. Our experienced guides will provide you with fascinating information about the unique geological, geographical and historical features of Mt Ruapehu and the surrounding region. Click here for info

Waimarino Golf Club

Ohakune-Raetihi Road, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 4264.

Situated mid-way between Ohakune and Raetihi, the 18 hole course is flat, has many beautiful trees and is available most days to green fee players at $15 per person. Clubs may be hired from the Ruapehu Visitors Centre. Check out their website at: www.waimarino-golf-club.co.nz

Taumaranui Golf Club

Golf Road, Taumaranui

Beautiful 18 hole tree lined course featuring a number of challenging holes. One of New Zealand’s best provincial golf courses. Green fees $15 per person.

Taihape Golf Club

State Highway One, Taihape

An interesting 18 hole country course with undoubtedly New Zealand’s best Par 3. Green fees $15 per person.

Hunterville Golf Club

State Highway One, Hunterville

A picturesque 18 hole course played on 3 levels adjacent to the river. A cable car returns you to the clubhouse at the end of your round. Green fees $15 per person.

Tongariro Crossing. The Tongariro Crossing has been called 'the best one day walk in New Zealand'.It's a strenuous 17km; 8hr hike past Mt Ngauruhoe and over Mt Tongariro. Click here for more info

Mangawhero Forest Walk and Rimu Track These two tracks begin opposite the DoC visitor Centre at the bottom of the Ohakune mountain road.

The Mangawhero Forest Walk (3 kilometre round trip which takes one hour) begins by crossing the Mangawhero River from which it gains its name. Running over a bed of red tinged rocks, the river starts high up Mount Ruapehu and descends over two giant waterfalls, carving its way through the debris of previous eruptions. Following a faultline down the Mangawhero eventually joins the Whangaehu River From the river the track leads into a forest of kamahi, broadleaf and five finger, with giant rimu, matai and kahikatea trees reaching thirty meters or more above the forest floor. Immediate after passing through a large cut fallen log the track crosses a large volcanic crater. The long process of infilling this volcanic vent has reached the stage where water, still lying close to the surface is able to support a swamp-type forest. The buttressed kahikatea, New Zealand tallest tree, will tolerate continually wet feet, while its close relative, the rimu, prefers drier place at the edge of the crater. A similar vent , a short distance to the west, supports an earlier stage of forest development.

Waitonga Falls (1 hour 30 minutes return), the track to the falls begins on the Ohakune Mountain road, 11 kilometres past the DoC Visitor Centre . Tongariro National park's highest Waterfall, the 3m Waitonga Falls are reached via a well formed track and kaikawaka (mountain Cedar) forest. On a calm day the southern face of Ruapehu is reflected in Rotokawa the pools of a ridgetop alpine bog over which the track passes. On a clear day there are magnificent views of mount Ruapehu and the surrounding countryside to the souwest. This track is rich in plant with mistletoe on beech trees and green hooded orchids along the banks. In the alpine bog sundews and bladderworth may be seen in addition to the usual larger vegetation of the bog, especially when flowering. Past Waitonga Falls, the track continues as part of the round the mountain track, a four to six day tramp around Mount Ruapehu.

Lake Surprise (5 hours return), This track begins on the Ohakune Mountain road, 15 kilometres past the DoC Visitor Centre. After sliding down across open country from the mountain road the track descends into Mangaturuturu Valley beside a beautiful cascade flowing over smooth bedrock. The Creamy coating on the cascade is due to silica and mineral rich water from an alpine spring. Waterfalls and bluffs complement the backdrop of Mount Ruapehu the Mangaturuturu Hut, 1 hour 30 minutes from the road. Evidence of the 1975 lahar (volcanic mudflow) can be seen here in the scoured treeless river banks. Lake Surprise, a broad, shallow lake set amongst beech forest and tussock, is reached after a steady climb form the river valley.

For more information on walking tracks and facilities in the Tongariro National Park, visit the Department of Conservation website: www.doc.govt.nz

More information can be found on the Visit Ruapehu website