Food scene
Great casual dining. Friendly staff; bar; and great menu with prices ranging from $17-$39 for main meals. Delicious food and a lovely fireplace in the winter.
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Turangi Tavern
277 Te Rangitautahanga RdGreat casual dining. Friendly staff; bar; and great menu with prices ranging from $17-$39 for main meals. Delicious food and a lovely fireplace in the winter.
This is our local supermarket. They do very nice pizza's and sushi - they are in the deli fridge as you enter the entrance of the supermarket, by the Lotto counter
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New World
19 Ohuanga RdThis is our local supermarket. They do very nice pizza's and sushi - they are in the deli fridge as you enter the entrance of the supermarket, by the Lotto counter
Very nice restaurant, small and cosy. Bookings recommended. Great bar with cheap drinks!
Parklands Motor Lodge
25 Te Arahori StVery nice restaurant, small and cosy. Bookings recommended. Great bar with cheap drinks!
Hydro Eatery
277 Ohuanga RdGreat cafe with great food.
Pizza, takeaways and chips, reasonable prices. They are sometimes available to deliver.
Golden Crust Pizza
22 Ngawaka PlPizza, takeaways and chips, reasonable prices. They are sometimes available to deliver.
Best Indian food I've ever had! Very clean - you can see in the kitchen, most impressive :-) Basic dining facilities and takeaway option too. They also offer fish & chips and chicken and chips for those not so keen on Indian cuisine.
Monsoon Splash Of Spice Indian Cuisine
Best Indian food I've ever had! Very clean - you can see in the kitchen, most impressive :-) Basic dining facilities and takeaway option too. They also offer fish & chips and chicken and chips for those not so keen on Indian cuisine.
Tūrangi Fish And Chips Chicken, Roast And Pizza
Roast meals, fish, chips and other takeaways.
Great meal packages at affordable prices, chinese takeaways, burgers, etc
Hong Kong Chinese Takeaways
81 Te Rangitautahanga RdGreat meal packages at affordable prices, chinese takeaways, burgers, etc
Turangi Bakery & Café
69 Turangi Town CentreOpen for daytime meals and takeaways
Sightseeing & Experiences
Things to do and see in our local vicinity. From adventures like rafting to tramps like the Tongariro Crossing and everything in between!
Tongariro River Rafting
133 Atirau RdGreat fun, neat staff!
Rafting New Zealand
133 Ngawaka PlGreat fun, neat staff!
This easy 5 km walk around Lake Rotopounamu will take you around 2 hours on a well maintained track. They say Lake Rotopounamu was formed by an extra large landslide around 10,000 years ago.
Great for families or people who aren't quite so mobile. Lots of lovely picnic areas.
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Lake Rotopounamu
This easy 5 km walk around Lake Rotopounamu will take you around 2 hours on a well maintained track. They say Lake Rotopounamu was formed by an extra large landslide around 10,000 years ago.
Great for families or people who aren't quite so mobile. Lots of lovely picnic areas.
Great for fishing, swimming, kayaking, water skiing, picnics, walks, boating etc. Sit back and enjoy the beauty of Lake Taupo or get on/in the water!
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Lake Taupo
Lake TerraceGreat for fishing, swimming, kayaking, water skiing, picnics, walks, boating etc. Sit back and enjoy the beauty of Lake Taupo or get on/in the water!
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is rated as the best one-day hike in New Zealand. Trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts – steaming vents, glacial valleys, ancient lava flows, alpine vegetation and vivid crater lakes, all with stunning views.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is an incredible 19km journey through the Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO Dual World Heritage Park recognised for its spiritual and cultural significance as well as its outstanding volcanic features. The trail takes in some of the most dramatic landscapes you will ever see — cold mountain springs, ancient lava flows, steam vents and the spectacular Emerald Lakes.
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is rated as the best one-day hike in New Zealand. Trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts – steaming vents, glacial valleys, ancient lava flows, alpine vegetation and vivid crater lakes, all with stunning views.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is an incredible 19km journey through the Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO Dual World Heritage Park recognised for its spiritual and cultural significance as well as its outstanding volcanic features. The trail takes in some of the most dramatic landscapes you will ever see — cold mountain springs, ancient lava flows, steam vents and the spectacular Emerald Lakes.
Museum, aquarium & hatchery dedicated to trout & water ecology, with a kids’ fishing pond.
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Tongariro National Trout Centre
257 State Hwy 1Museum, aquarium & hatchery dedicated to trout & water ecology, with a kids’ fishing pond.
Within the Park is the 19.4km Tongariro Alpine Crossing - considered New Zealand's best one day hike. The alpine trek will take you through delicate alpine meadows, tussockland, native forest home to many birds and New Zealand’s rare native bats, and a cratered volcanic moonscape dotted with turquoise mineral lakes.
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Iparke yaseTongariro
Within the Park is the 19.4km Tongariro Alpine Crossing - considered New Zealand's best one day hike. The alpine trek will take you through delicate alpine meadows, tussockland, native forest home to many birds and New Zealand’s rare native bats, and a cratered volcanic moonscape dotted with turquoise mineral lakes.
Soak, soothe and relax in the magical mineral waters of Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Private pools available - you must book.
Public Pool Prices:
$8 - $12 (Adult)
$6 - $8 (Child)
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Tokaanu Thermal Pools
Mangaroa StreetSoak, soothe and relax in the magical mineral waters of Tokaanu Thermal Pools. Private pools available - you must book.
Public Pool Prices:
$8 - $12 (Adult)
$6 - $8 (Child)
Whakapapa Ski Area is New Zealand’s largest ski area with over 65 trails to discover, ranging from beginner and intermediate to extreme.
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I-Centre ye-Whakapapa Visitor Department of Conservation
Whakapapa Ski Area is New Zealand’s largest ski area with over 65 trails to discover, ranging from beginner and intermediate to extreme.
Discover stunning native bush, winding single track and lovely river views on this scenic looped ride along both sides of the Tongariro River in Turangi - perfect for the whole family.
INFO: Distance - 15km; Average time - 1-2hr; Physical rating - easy; Direction - Loop track; Transport & guides available - book shuttle services prior to departure. Dogs are allowed.
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Tongariro River
Discover stunning native bush, winding single track and lovely river views on this scenic looped ride along both sides of the Tongariro River in Turangi - perfect for the whole family.
INFO: Distance - 15km; Average time - 1-2hr; Physical rating - easy; Direction - Loop track; Transport & guides available - book shuttle services prior to departure. Dogs are allowed.
See the hatcheries, go fishing and learn heaps about trout! Great for children and adults, they offer holiday activities for kids too.
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Tongariro National Trout Centre
257 State Hwy 1See the hatcheries, go fishing and learn heaps about trout! Great for children and adults, they offer holiday activities for kids too.
Check out all the events available in the Taupo region: Do a web search for "Love Taupo - Events"
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#LoveTaupo
32 Roberts StCheck out all the events available in the Taupo region: Do a web search for "Love Taupo - Events"
Kuratau Boat Ramp
Kuratau boat ramp to launch your boat from and great swimming.
Omori Boat Ramp
Omori boat ramp to launch your boat from and great swimming.
Motuoapa Marina
Motuoapa boat ramp to launch your boat from and great swimming.