Guidebook for Taumarunui
Parks & Nature
There is a one day FREE walk called the Tongariro crossing that has stunning views, a fantastic day's walk. There are also smaller, easier walks at the bottom of the mountain and of course the Whakapap skifield. The conservation Dept. holds regular field trips and has an information center by the famous Chateau.
67 locals recommend
Mount Ruapehu
There is a one day FREE walk called the Tongariro crossing that has stunning views, a fantastic day's walk. There are also smaller, easier walks at the bottom of the mountain and of course the Whakapap skifield. The conservation Dept. holds regular field trips and has an information center by the famous Chateau.
One or three day cycling through native bush and across amazing swing bridges. Varying difficulty from easy to hard.
8 locals recommend
Timber Trail
One or three day cycling through native bush and across amazing swing bridges. Varying difficulty from easy to hard.
Canoeing - 1 -5 days through this National Park is bliss with a little bit of excitement. The Whanganui River has just been instated with 'person-hood' which means it has the same legal rights as a person.
8 locals recommend
Whanganui River
Canoeing - 1 -5 days through this National Park is bliss with a little bit of excitement. The Whanganui River has just been instated with 'person-hood' which means it has the same legal rights as a person.
Entertainment & Activities
A true adventure.....on a rail cart through dinosaur country and back. Very very cool!
26 locals recommend
Forgotten World Adventures
9 Hakiaha StA true adventure.....on a rail cart through dinosaur country and back. Very very cool!