Ruapehu Activities

Come and explore Our Greater Outdoors and various Ruapehu activities. 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.

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Dinosaur House

The Dinosaur House is a small family friendly dinosaur museum housed in a beautiful 1922 heritage building in the town of Raetihi. See dinosaur skeletons, walk among life-size reconstructions and learn about their amazing prehistoric world.

From $10 Museums, Raetihi
Chateau Tongariro High Tea

Relax in the elegant and timeless Ruapehu Lounge over an indulgent Chateau High Tea

Cafes, Restaurants, Heritage Attractions, Whakapapa Village
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
Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk

We guide on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and on the other Tongariro National Park hikes year round. Adrift provides professional guides and instruction, transport and equipment for a 2 hour duration guided walk right up to a 3 day multi-day tour.

From $115 Climbing, Mountain biking, Study/Education, Volcanic/Geothermal, Walking & hiking, National Park
Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Guided Tours Winter

Join us on The Tongariro Alpine Crossing this winter. We will guide you along the 19km of alpine terrain, teaching you basic mountaineering and telling you the rich stories of our areas rumbling past. Approx 8hrs hike.

From $225 Walking & hiking, Volcanic/Geothermal, National Park
Adrift Tongariro Guided Whanganui Canoe Trips

These tours are designed for an alternative to walking this region of New Zealand's National parks. Explore rugged terrain and lush native forrest.

From $295 Bird watching, Sports, Kayaking, Tongariro
National Army Museum Te Mata Toa

Our people, our history, our legacy. Learn about the heroes, stories of honour, courage and sacrifice. Take a break at the National Army Museum, unwind and discover New Zealand's history.

From $15 Museums, Heritage attractions, Waiouru
Sky Waka, Mt Ruapehu

Ride the country's longest gondola, high above the world-heritage-listed mountain area. For wild adventure, for supreme beauty, and for an unforgettable dining experience.

From $49 Walking & hiking, Volcanic/Geothermal, Stargazing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Whakapapa Village
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 Cycling & Mountain Biking, Heritage attractions, Mountain biking, National Park
Turoa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu

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 $20 Skiing, Snowboarding, Stargazing, Volcanic/Geothermal, Walking & hiking, Ohakune
Raetihi Information Centre

46 Seddon Street, Raetihi 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday 10 am to 3 pm Saturday and Sunday

Heritage Attractions, Walking & Hiking, Jet Boating, Kayaking, Museums, Mountain Biking, Raetihi
Whanganui River Adventures

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.

From $150 Jet boating, Kayaking, Walking & hiking, Raetihi