There are a number of other activities to do in and around Ohakune, whether the weather is good or bad, inside or outside there is heaps to do. From indoor climbing through to horse trekking and hot thermal pools. Indoor Climbing CentreSituated in central Ohakune and is an international standard all weather centre that anyone [...]
Dining & Shopping
adpress2021-12-10T10:14:23+13:00Ohakune has a range of cafe's, restaurants and shopping that will keep you busy either through summer or winter. Dine in one of our Restaurants or grab a morning cup of coffee at one of our Cafe's. Ohakune Cafés, Restaurants and Shopping Ohakune has a great selection of shops and services providing all your holiday [...]
Cycle Trails
adpress2021-12-10T10:14:34+13:00Bike hire and door to door pick up – drop off can be arranged for all trips at our reception. Numerous spectacular mountain bike trails are found in and around the Ruapehu region suitable for all levels from family and novice to advanced adventurers. Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge is situated 1 min from the [...]
Ohakune Old Coach Road
adpress2021-12-10T10:14:42+13:00Recently developed as a fantastic new walkway and mountain bike trail which is part of the Mountain to Sea Cycleway.The trail starts just around the corner from us at the Ohakune Railway Station and travels to Horopito following the old rock paved railway road link made for horse drawn coaches. No other road of this [...]
Whanganui River Trips
adpress2021-12-10T10:14:50+13:00Your choice of 1, 2, 6, or 10-day guided tours. The Whanganui River is New Zealand's longest navigable river. Generally placid water allows for a great family wilderness adventure that will never to be forgotten. There are campsites and huts along the way. Erosion has created spectacular gorges and bluffs and native bush clings to [...]
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
adpress2021-12-10T10:13:34+13:00Dubbed the best one-day walk in the world. This is a full-day 19 Km challenging hike that crosses Mt Tongariro, past numerous volcanic features. The trek will take you to the mountain summit with stunning volcanic features along the way. You will walk across a lunar landscape of craters, emerald lakes, mountain springs and lava [...]
Tongariro National Park
adpress2021-12-10T10:15:12+13:00Sightseeing and day walks in the heart of the Ruapehu District.Tongariro National Park is recognised as a World Heritage Site listed because of its unique active volcanic attributes and also its special cultural significance. There are three majestic volcanoes: Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro.Born of fire and ice: Intense volcanic activity and retreating [...]
Mt Ruapehu Skifields
adpress2021-12-10T10:15:20+13:00Our LocationRuapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge is ideally situated in Ohakune at the beginning of the mountain road to Turoa Ski FieldonMt Ruapehu. We are a short 20-minute drive away from the top of the road and putting on your skis at Turoa. It is 17 km drive up the Mountain Road. We are only [...]