Tūrangi, New Zealand
Things to do in Turangi & Tongariro
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Fishing Guides: Chris Brennan or Theresa Beilby
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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
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Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Fields
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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
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The Hare & Copper offers great food with gorgeous country charm and is only a 5 minute drive from The Quarters.
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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.
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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.
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Well worth the short drive to Taupo to Lionel's Bistro & Bar, serving breakfast from 7am right through to dinner and drinks.
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Relax
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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.
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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 driveTaupo 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 driveTaumarunui 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.
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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.
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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.
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Located a few minutes drive away are the Tūrangi Turtle Pools, lane swimming, junior pool, toddler pool and climbing wall.
Tūrangi Turtle Pools
