Ruapehu Activities

Come and explore Our Greater Outdoors , whether it’s adrenaline you’re after or relaxing with a good coffee enjoying the scenery, Ruapehu boasts easily accessible, diverse activities to suit all palates.

For all our information relating to SKI activities please visit our Ski Ruapehu page here.

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Adrift Guided Outdoor Adventures / Tongariro

Guided walks in the Tongariro National Park, be guided by the best with Adrift Tongariro Guiding year round.

From $115 Volcanic/Geothermal, Walking & Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Study/Education, National Park
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Whakapapa Ski Area

Located on Mt Ruapehu's north-west facing slopes, Whakapapa is NZ's largest ski area and home to the nation's premier beginner playground: Happy Valley. Renowned for its expansive volcanic terrain, spectacular views, and extensive beginner facilities

From $119 Skiing, Volcanic/Geothermal, Stargazing, Snowboarding, Walking & Hiking, Whakapapa Village
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Turoa Ski Area

Wild, playful and mighty... Turoa is home to Mt Ruapehu's south-west facing slopes, which are renowned for huge snow bases, unique volcanic terrain, wide trails & epic terrain parks.

From $119 Snowboarding, Skiing, Walking & Hiking, Volcanic/Geothermal, Stargazing, Ohakune
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National Army Museum

Honour the sacrifices, learn the campaigns, be inspired by the stories of courage,loyalty and comradeship.

From $15 Museums, Heritage Attractions, Waiouru
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Tongariro River Rafting

The magical waters of the Tongariro River provide one of nature's finest, fun-filled roller coaster rides.

From $95 Rafting, National Park
Whanganui River Canoes

We are the only canoe hire operators on the Whanganui River that own a Holiday Park so be assured that you will have a comfortable night’s sleep in our range of accommodation options the night before your trip.

From $180 Cycling, Kayaking, Jet Boating, Walking & Hiking, Mountain Biking, Raetihi
Ruapehu Adventure Rides

Ruapehu Adventure Rides offers quided quad bike,and side by side tours over farm land, native bush, natural stream also over looking the famous Raurimu Spiral and Tongariro National Park, 1/2 hour, 1 hour, 2 hours, 1/2 day and full day trips.

From $49 Off Road Driving Adventure, National Park
Taumarunui Canoe Hire and Jet Boat Tours

Welcome to the Whanganui River its our pleasure to share this unique New Zealand experience with you either by Canoe or Jet Boat Tours. Choose to Canoe from between 4 hours to 5 days or Experience the Thrill of the Jet Boat Tours, its your choice.

From $65 Kayaking, Jet Boating, Taumarunui
My Kiwi Adventure

My Kiwi Adventure is conveniently located in National Park Village and offers a one stop shop for booking all your adventure activities in Tongariro National Park. Best value, best service guaranteed.

From $35 Water Activities, Kayaking, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, National Park
Whanganui River Adventures

Looking for something special,memorable and scenic? This is the tour for you! [photo credit Tourism NZ]

From $130 Jet Boating, Kayaking, Walking & Hiking, Pipiriki
Mountain Air Volcanic Flights

Tongariro National Park Dual World Heritage Area is unique and spectacular in New Zealand. Its majestic volcanoes, beautiful lakes, rugged craters and contrasting forests and deserts make for a memorable scenic flight experience.

From $125 Volcanic/Geothermal, Scenic Flights, National Park
Blazing Paddles

Canoe and kayak hire on the Whanganui River able to cater for large groups. Accommodation and camping equipment also available for hire.

From $80 Kayaking, Rafting, Taumarunui