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.

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Tukino Cat Skiing

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

Skiing, Snowboarding, Waiouru
The Railway Museum

From the earliest days of railway in the area to the Tangiwai disaster of the 50's and beyond.

Museums, Heritage Attractions, Ohakune
Mellonsfolly Ranch home of the Old West Town

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.

From $185 Theme/Leisure Park, Horse Treks, Raetihi
Taumarunui Canoe Hire and Jet Boat Tours

Welcome to the Whanganui River its our pleasure to share this unique New Zealand experience with you either by Canoe or Jet Boat Tours. Choose to Canoe from between 4 hours to 5 days or Experience the Thrill of the Jet Boat Tours, its your choice.

From $65 Kayaking, Jet Boating, Taumarunui
Tūroa 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 $20 Snowboarding, Skiing, Walking & Hiking, Volcanic/Geothermal, Stargazing, Ohakune
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 $25 Farms, Other Wildlife, Arts & Crafts, Taumarunui
Adrift Tongariro Guided Whanganui River 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
Canoe Safaris Guided Canoe Tours & Rentals

Canoe Safaris has over forty open Canoes and Kayaks for Guided trips and Rental as well as two six person Voyageur Canoes for experienced paddlers keen to explore the Whanganui and Rangitikei Rivers. Barrels, Paddles, transport are included.

From $45 Kayaking, Ohakune
Kakahi Glow Worms

A visit to the Kakahi glowworms is a great way to finish off your day – take a drive down there after dark and marvel at this free attraction put on by NZ’s amazing wildlife!

Taumarunui
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, Climbing, Walking & Hiking, Mountain Biking, Study/Education, National Park
Ruapehu Golf

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.

From $20 Golf, Sports, Ohakune
Rafting New Zealand

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.