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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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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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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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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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
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
Owhango Adventures

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.

From $50 Jet Boating, Fishing – Fresh Water, Walking & Hiking, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Owhango
Mountain Bike Station

The Mountain Bike Station is one of the Ruapehu and Whanganui regions premier activity providers with a reputation for providing high quality equipment and tours.

From $25 Cycling, Mountain Biking, Sports, Ohakune
RAG2E - Rides And Guides 2 Enthral

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.

From $75 Mountain Biking, Cycling, Heritage Attractions
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
Nevalea Alpacas

Nevalea Alpacas, the largest alpaca farm in New Zealand, is home to over 800 friendly alpacas. We offer visitors a range of different activities to choose from to give visitors an opportunity to get up close to the alpacas and hand feed them.

From $10 Farms, Other Wildlife, Arts & Crafts, Taumarunui
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
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