Ruapehu Activities

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

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.

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

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

We offer one to five day fully guided and catered canoe tours along the Rangitikei River which carves its way through the steep deep gorges of the Kaimanawa and Ruahine ranges on its journey to the Tasman Sea. Canoe and Kayak rental also available.

Ski where the sun shines first at this small club operated field on the Eastern side of Mt Ruapehu

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.

Canoe the Whanganui River with Owhango Adventures on a freedom hire or culturally guided Tour. We are the only taumarunui operator audited and approved by the department of conservation. The tours range from 1-5 days & include free accommodation.

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

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.

Play Waimarino golf club’s par 72 championship parkland course in the heart of Ruapehu. At 580 mtrs above sea level (NZ's 2nd highest golf course), in the backdrop of Mt Ruapehu enjoy watching your ball travel further than ever before.

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.