John’s guidebook
Food scene
Excellent coffee, pastries, great staff. Plus attached to fishing supply & walking distance to both fly fishing holes and the Tongariro walking trail.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Creel Tackle House & Cafe
189 Taupahi RdExcellent coffee, pastries, great staff. Plus attached to fishing supply & walking distance to both fly fishing holes and the Tongariro walking trail.
Something for everyone: lawn chess & space for kids to run, full service menu, bar, excellent food. Note many restaurants in the area are closed Tuesdays.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Hare & Copper
134 Grace RdSomething for everyone: lawn chess & space for kids to run, full service menu, bar, excellent food. Note many restaurants in the area are closed Tuesdays.
City/town information
Mineral hot pools, boat ramp 10 mins from house. No petrol, shops or food to speak of in Tokaanu...
Tokaanu
Mineral hot pools, boat ramp 10 mins from house. No petrol, shops or food to speak of in Tokaanu...
Turangi Central
Turangi Turtle Swimming Pool
Ohuanga RoadHeated year-round pools. All ages welcome.
Massage, yoga, pilates all under one roof. 15 mins walk or quick drive to town centre. Ask for Anya....!
Tongariro MediSpa
Massage, yoga, pilates all under one roof. 15 mins walk or quick drive to town centre. Ask for Anya....!
Sightseeing
Varies levels to suit your excitement needs. See areas deep along the river inaccessible by foot, float over metre long trout, cascade down rapids!
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Tongariro River Rafting
133 Atirau RdVaries levels to suit your excitement needs. See areas deep along the river inaccessible by foot, float over metre long trout, cascade down rapids!
Fabulous "Great Walk" of New Zealand. Call My Waka Your Waka for a lift if just one car, or leave a car at each of 2 carparks. Toilets along the path, well marked. Come home, soak your pains away in in the spa pool!
Tongariro Crossing Car Park
1310 Lake Rotoaira RoadFabulous "Great Walk" of New Zealand. Call My Waka Your Waka for a lift if just one car, or leave a car at each of 2 carparks. Toilets along the path, well marked. Come home, soak your pains away in in the spa pool!