Ruapehu Activities

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.

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

Guided hiking tours of Tongariro National Park, including the Tongariro Alpine Crossing & Mt Ruapehu. Depart Rotorua or Taupo. Experienced local guides, spectacular volcanic scenery & great lodgings - a fabulous walking experience!

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.

Share our love for horses and the great outdoors. Whatever your experience we have a ride to fit your needs. Trekking with our wonderful horses, and guides, will ensure you have a memorable, rewarding and enjoyable experience.

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.

Currently showing an exhibition by Barbara Strathdee

Nau mai Hāere mai - Welcome to our backyard. Sit back, buckle in and relax as we drive you around Turangi to Tongariro National Park, the first Dual World-Heritage Park. Tours for you in-mind and we can custom transfers to suit. Contact us today!

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.

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.

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

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.