Activities

Turangi

5 minutes by foot

World class fly-fishing, golf, walking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, canoe rides, trout hatcheries and thermal hotpools.

And painting — an artists delight, with snowcapped mountains and volcanos, lake, rivers, streams, native flora and fauna in abundance.

Tongariro National Park

35 minutes by car

Whakapapa skifield on the slopes of NZ's largest active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu (also known as Sauron's stronghold, Mt. Doom from Lord of The Rings fame).

Hiking/tramping — Tongariro Crossing (full day walk).

Taupo

45 minutes by car

Thermal activity, Huka Falls, bungy jumping, Aratikiti Rapids, and the world famous Wairakei International Golf Course.

Rotorua

1 hour & 45 minutes by car

Thermal activity ­ boiling mud, geysers, and Maori culture.