Tūrangi, New Zealand

Do & Dine.

Events

Taupo hosts some incredible international events and accommodation books up quickly. The Quarters, located just a scenic 40 minute drive from Taupo, is the ideal base for groups.

Find extensive information on what to do in this area at the Love Taupo & Love Turangi website.

  • Fishing Guides: Chris Brennan or Theresa Beilby

  • The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is heralded as the best one-day trek in New Zealand and is regarded as among the top ten single-day treks in the world.
    12 miles/20.4km
    Walk time 6-8 hours
    Transport:Tongariro Expeditions

  • Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Fields
    www.mtruapehu.com

  • Tongariro River Trail 8.6 miles/13.8km. Walk time 3 hours 23 minutes.
    Lake Rotopounamu 3.1 miles/5km. Walk time 2 hours.
    Tongariro Crossing 12 miles/20.2km. Walk time 6-8 hours.
    Pillars of Hercules 7.6 miles/12.2km
    3 hours 34 minutes walk time.
    Tree Trunk Gorge 2.6miles/4.2km. Walk time 3 hours.

  • Forgotten World Adventures is located in the heart of the King Country just a 45 minute drive from The Quarters.

    FWA offers a unique opportunity to self-drive your own iconic Forgotten World rail cart along 142km of heritage rail tracks whilst immersed in the truly spectacular, dramatic and ever-changing native New Zealand landscape.

    The thrill of this scenic train journey by rail cart is an unrivalled experience in New Zealand!

Dine

  • The Hare & Copper offers great food with gorgeous country charm and is only a 5 minute drive from The Quarters.

    Book a table easily here.

  • Just over the road you will find the Delta Coffee cart, a must visit for fantastic coffee and a bite to eat before beginning your day of adventure or relaxation.

  • Located in the centre of Turangi, Hydro Cafe offers a breakfast and lunch menu as well as cabinet food. Open from 8am-3pm, 7 days.

  • Well worth the short drive to Taupo to Lionel's Bistro & Bar, serving breakfast from 7am right through to dinner and drinks.

    Book a table online here.

  • Another Taupō favourite, Plateau offers seasonal, local produce, craft beers and boutique wines.

    Book a table here.

Relax

  • Located just a short drive from The Quarters, family friendly swimming, tennis courts, playground and cafe.

    Floating Rock Cafe

  • Taupo has beautiful boutique shopping, cafes, restaurants, swimming pools, hot pools and a fantastic playground in the town centre overlooking the Lake.

    Love Taupō

  • Play golf at any of these outstanding courses, all located within an hour's drive from The Quarters

    Turangi Golf Club
    2.2km/1.4 miles & approx 3 minute drive

    Taupo Golf Club
    54km/33.5 miles & approx 46 minute drive

    Wairakei Golf Course
    60km/37 miles & approx 50 minute drive

    The Kinloch Club
    69km/43 miles & approx 1 hour drive

    Taumarunui Golf Club
    69km/43 miles & approx 1 hour drive

Families & Children

There are fabulous things to see and do for families of all ages in and around Turangi, for more visit the Love Taupō website.

  • A short 45 minute drive is The Landing in Taupō, offering mini golf, an indoor playground, trampoline park, ninja course, arcade games, ten pin bowling as well as a restaurant and cafe.

  • The National Trout Centre is a wonderful experience for children. In a picturesque setting you can explore the Fly Fishing museum, Rainbow Trout hatchery and even catch your very own trout.

  • Located a few minutes drive away are the Tūrangi Turtle Pools, lane swimming, junior pool, toddler pool and climbing wall.

    Tūrangi Turtle Pools