Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Travel Guide
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Acacia Bay
Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and The Landing Lake Taupo.
Two Mile Bay
While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupo Hot Springs and Maori Carvings.
Rainbow Point
While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay.
Waiotaka Valley
When in Waiotaka Valley, you can plan a visit to Tongariro National Trout Centre and River Vineyard, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rangatira Park
While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.
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Popular places to visit
Tongariro National Park
Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Huka Falls
Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.
Craters of the Moon
Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.
Spa Thermal Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupo.
Taranaki Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
- Lake Taupo
- Tongariro National Park
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Huka Falls
- Taupo Hot Springs
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Craters of the Moon
- Spa Thermal Park
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Turoa Ski Area
- Taranaki Falls
- Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
- Mount Tongariro
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- A.C. Baths
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Maori Carvings
- Big Carrot
- Mt Ngauruhoe
- Ratana Church
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Golf Club Taupo