Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Its a 6-7 hour hike over active volcanoes passing emerald coloured lakes and blue coloured waters soak up the volcanic craters and terrain. We are the main accommodation to service/hike the mighty Tongariro Alpine Crossing with transport departing daily through months of Nov to April
Has the best schedules around with departures all morning at 5.45am-7.15am-8.30am-9.45am and returning all afternoon 1.30-2.30-3.30-4.30-5.30pm cost is $45pp round trip
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
27 Carroll StHas the best schedules around with departures all morning at 5.45am-7.15am-8.30am-9.45am and returning all afternoon 1.30-2.30-3.30-4.30-5.30pm cost is $45pp round trip
Whakapapa Village
An area inside the Dual heritage National Park where the Grand Chateau lies offering High Tea and lunch, Small hikes from the local i site leads to spectacular ancient lava fields, glacial water ways and alpine forest.
In the heart of the Tongariro National Park
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Chateau Tongariro Hotel
State Highway 48In the heart of the Tongariro National Park
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Shuttles to Whakapapa Ski Field
Shuttles are available from the Lodge to the ski field on a daily bases. Pick up can be from your accommodation or Park and Ride area. Shuttles are from National Park Village to Whakapapa Ski Filed/ Happy Valley. Travelling time is approx 20mins
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Shuttle to Tongariro Crossing
Daily shuttles from the Lodge leave daily in winter and summer.
We can add this onto your accommodation reservation via an email or phone call.
Winter months a guide is required June to Oct
Summer months freedom hiking is in place from Nov to April
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Family friendly activities
National Park Village
Our Village is all about walking with just 1km of streets we are boasting the best views in NZ and have a number of attractions for families to eat & visit
Hiking trails from 20mins to 4 hours
Biking trails grade 3 at our door step
Sky Waka summer or winter
Mini golf
Indoor rock climbing
Mountain bike hire
Quad bike tours
Cafes/bars/ski rental shops all walking distance
Mini Mart open 7am to 7pm
Local play ground
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Best volcanic short hikes in Tongariro Park
Taranaki Falls - 2 hours
Mounds Walk - 20mins
Whakapapa Nature walk - 15min loop
Tawhai Falls 15min return
Ridge walk - 40min walk
Whakapapanui 2 hours return
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Longer hikes in the Tongariro National Park
Tama Lakes - 6 hours
lake Rotopounamu 2-3 hours loop
Silica Rapids 2-3 loop
Te Porere Redoubt 45min return
Ohinetonga 2-3 return loop
Tupapakurua Falls 4-5 hours return
Crater lake 6- hours return
Tongarrio Alpine Crossing 6-7 hours one way
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Water Activities in Tongariro
White Water Rafting
Jet Boating on the Whanganui
Paddle boarding
Sky Waka on Mt Ruapehu
Swimming Lake Taupo
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Biking options
Fishers track -2-3 hours
Marton Sash Door -2-3 hours
Old Coach Road -3 hours
42 Traverse 4-7 hours
Mountains 2 sea multi day bike ride
Timer Trail 1-2 days
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Need a car to be here
Best way of getting around is by car.
We do not have public buses / Uber/ taxis
We do have shuttles to certain areas but these are expensive
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To hire ski gear
Across from your accommodation is Ski Biz Alpine Centre
you can hire ski & board or browse through their retail store for purchases
www.skibiz.co.nz
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Places to Eat in our Village
All our eateries re family friendly
We do have a self catering kitchen on site open 24 hours
The Park hotel
Kamo Kai - Takeaways
Schnapps Bar
The Station Cafe
Further up the road is
Tongariro Chateau
Skotel
Sky Waka