Ruapehu Activities

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

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.

RAG²E is offering a service of guided mountain bike trips and tours on trails existing around Mt Ruapehu in the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks.

Rated one of New Zealand’s Top 50 Golf Courses it is little wonder Taumarunui’s Tarrangower Golf Course is on the must-do list of keen golfers. Playable year round this well groomed picturesque course offers a relaxing yet testing golf experience.

Taumarunui's art deco cinema, situated in the Ruapehu district.

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

Whanganui River Canoes can help you with your multi day canoe trip on the Whanganui River, and can help you with any adventure in the Ruapehu/Whanganui Region. We want to help you make awesome memories, and we want to help you plan your trip easily.

Being New Zealand’s Best, Most Awarded Rafting company is no fluke. Rafting New Zealand don’t just raft rivers, we create adventures – memorable adventures for all ages and experience levels.

Ruapehu Adventure Rides offers guided quad bike and buggy tours over farm land, native bush, natural stream crossing, over looking the famous Tongariro National Park. 1 hour, 1 1/2 hour 2 hours, 1/2 day trips available.

A timeless western experience where the Old West lives on. Dust off your cowboy hat, pull on your jeans and cowboy boots and strap on some gun leather to experience the Old West with us at Mellonsfolly Ranch.

Whanganui River Adventures is a locally owned business based in Pipiriki, involves Scenic jetboating, bushwalking, Bridge to Nowhere and canoeing comes with local history and stories of the river from local tangata whenua guides/drivers and staff.

Laurens Lavender is a family owned business and is a perfect example of what can be achieved if you have passion and love when you live your dreams. Growing around 8,000 lavender plants they are in full bloom from the end of December until early March.