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National Park
National Park village is located 20 minutes from Mt Ruapehu on the Whakapapa side of the mountain, at the intersection of SH4 and SH47, on the volcanic plateau. Discovering the secrets of the surrounding wilderness and experiencing where the adventure begins is what National Park is all about. Local facilities and sites include:
- Climbing wall
- Bus / train transfers
- Cafés, restaurants and bars
- Ski shops / hire
- Tramping / walking
- Tongariro National Park
Ohakune
20 min drive form Mt Ruapehu, Ohakune is situated on the southern side of the mountain, a short drive will take you to Turoa ski area, Ohakune has all the amenities and facilities one would expect.
- Supermarket
- Ski & snowboard shops
- Cafés, restaurants and bars
- Bank
- Medical centre
- Tramping/walking
- Skate park
Turangi
Only 30 minutes from Mt Ruapehu and known as the "trout fishing capital of the world" with the legendary Tongariro river, Turangi offers majestic lakes and rivers for fishing and all water-based sports and activities. With Tongariro National Park and Kaimanawa State Forest Park for recreational hunting and tramping all at it's back door. Local facilities include:
- Trout fishing capital of the world
- Supermarkets
- Thermal baths
- Climbing wall, mini golf, golf course
- Rafting
- Trout hatchery
Taupo
Situated an hours drive from Mt Ruapehu, Taupo is the hub of the central North Island. With unlimited adventure activities a huge array of local bars, clubs and cafés. Taupo is the perfect destination to spend time on days off. Local facilities include:
- Thermal baths
- Bungy jumping
- Sky diving
- Trout fishing
- Mountain biking
- Water sports
- Cafés, restaurants and bars
- Shops, supermarkets, banks
- Airport
- Movies
- Travel agents
- Hospital
- Language school