Attractions

Enjoy a grade 2 cycle trail from Horopito to Ohakune. It is just 12 km to the end of the trail or 15 km if you cycle into Ohakune.  You will follow the history of the railway connection between Horopito and Ohakune. Well sign posted and many interpretive panels will tell the story of the history of the rail track. Enjoy riding across the Hapuwhenua Viaduct, whihc at 41 m of lenght is an engineering master piece for the early 1900's.

Cycle can be hired either in Ohakune or cycles can be dropped of at the Night Sky Cottage.

For more information:

http://www.tcb.nz/biking/cycle-trails/old-coach-road.html

http://www.mykiwiadventure.co.nz/old-coach-road-mountain-biking.html

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/tongariro-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/ohakune-old-coach-road/

Enjoy the skifield from July to the end of October ( weather permitting).  Top elevation for ski area is 2333m.

Shuttles to the skifields are available from Ohakune , or self drive to the carpark at the top . Allow 35 minutes from the Night Sky Cottage.

Rental equipment is available in Ohakune as well as at the base of the mountain.

For more information: https://www.mtruapehu.com/turoa

Only 35 minute drive to Whakapapa Village will give you access to Whakapapa Skifield. Either catch a shuttle from the village or self drive for 5 km to the base of the mountain.

Equiment hire available in Ohakune, National Park Village or on the skifield itself.

For more infornationhttps://www.mtruapehu.com/whakapapa

The famous Tongariro Crossing is a an amazing 19 km day hike through the Volcanic landscape of Tongariro National Park.

You are required to book shuttle either from National Park Village ( 15 minute drive) or from the Ketitahi Carpark at the end of the Crossing. ( Allow 1 hour for driving, parking and finding your shuttle)

It is also possible to walk it as a guided walk, which is essential if you are visiting in the winter months.

We alsways have the most uptodate weather conditions, and are able to help you book the correct shuttle for your needs.

For more information :

https://www.adventureoutdoors.co.nz/

http://www.doc.govt.nz/tongariroalpinecrossing

http://www.tongariroexpeditions.com/

This is a great acticity for when the weather is not the greatest for skiing or hiking. They cater for beginners to experience riders and adjust their adventure to the riders ability. Drive through wonderful farmland, forests, rivers, mud pools to add to the fun. All wet weather gear and safety gear provided.

For more information:

http://www.ruapehuadventurerides.co.nz/

Fancy a jetboat ride to the Bridge to Nowhere? Great day trip any time of the year. Take a 45 minute scenic drive to Pipiriki, enjoy a jetboat ride to the Bridge to Nowhere. Walk to the bridge and learn the history behind this bridge. Either jetboat back or take a leisurely paddle down the river in a canoe.

For more information:

http://www.whanganuiriveradventures.co.nz

the most popular option is the 35 minute flight,  climbing to 10,000 feet over all three volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park including Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and to the summit of Mt Ruapehu viewing the active crater lake of Mt Ruapehu and Lord of the Rings sites.

For more information:

http://www.mountainair.co.nz/

There is a great range of shorter walks you can do in the Tongariro National Park.

Taranaki Falls walk- 2 hours

Tama Lakes walk- 5 to 6 hours

Silica Rapdis walk- 2 hours

For more information:

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/tongariro-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/whakapapa-village-walking-tracks/