Guidebook for National Park
National Park Food Scene
Macrocarpa Café is open 6.00am to 8.00pm Daily. On offer is an extensive Café Menu with fresh baked goods, Takeaways, All day Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Great espresso coffee, Evening meals, Lunch Packs, Sandwiches, Pies, cold Drinks, Rolled Ice Cream, Pronto Pizza (including winter delivery) and even a Book Exchange. National Park Postal Centre is also part of the Café operation.
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Macrocarpa Cafe, Dairy, Postal & Visitors Information Centre
3 Waimarino Tokaanu RdMacrocarpa Café is open 6.00am to 8.00pm Daily. On offer is an extensive Café Menu with fresh baked goods, Takeaways, All day Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Great espresso coffee, Evening meals, Lunch Packs, Sandwiches, Pies, cold Drinks, Rolled Ice Cream, Pronto Pizza (including winter delivery) and even a Book Exchange. National Park Postal Centre is also part of the Café operation.
The perfect place to relax after doing the Tongariro Crossing or party apres ski, after a day snowboarding or skiing on Mount Ruapehu. Relax with panoramic views of the central plateau mountains, enjoy the open fire, with great meals on offer. Why not also try out our AMAZING MINI GOLF – packed with lots of challenges and water feature . Great FUN for all ages.
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Schnapps Bar
State Highway 4The perfect place to relax after doing the Tongariro Crossing or party apres ski, after a day snowboarding or skiing on Mount Ruapehu. Relax with panoramic views of the central plateau mountains, enjoy the open fire, with great meals on offer. Why not also try out our AMAZING MINI GOLF – packed with lots of challenges and water feature . Great FUN for all ages.
The Station Cafe/Restaurant, National Park is situated in National Park Village’s restored historic railway station. Open 7 Days, from 9.00am until late. The Stations’ team is committed to looking after you with passion, personality and a touch of class in National Park Village.
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The Station Cafe
18 Findlay StThe Station Cafe/Restaurant, National Park is situated in National Park Village’s restored historic railway station. Open 7 Days, from 9.00am until late. The Stations’ team is committed to looking after you with passion, personality and a touch of class in National Park Village.
Parks & Nature
The Tongariro River is a 30 minute drive away and is a premier fly fishing water, the most fished river in the country with a world-wide reputation for the size, number and vigour of the trout and the challenge they present to anglers.
Tongariro River
The Tongariro River is a 30 minute drive away and is a premier fly fishing water, the most fished river in the country with a world-wide reputation for the size, number and vigour of the trout and the challenge they present to anglers.
Hike to Tama Lakes (Upper and Lower Tama Lakes) from Whakapapa Visitor Centre at Ngauruhoe Place. After leaving the Taranaki Falls Walk, the track crosses undulating tussock country and alpine herbfields. Further on, the track branches to the left to Tama Lakes, while the main track continues on to Waihohonu Hut. There is a view of the lower lake (1240 metres), then the track climbs steeply to a viewpoint (1440 metres) of the upper lake. Tama Lakes occupy several old explosion craters on the Tama Saddle between Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe. There are no formed tracks down to the lakes, the descent to both is via steep gullies.
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Upper Tama
Hike to Tama Lakes (Upper and Lower Tama Lakes) from Whakapapa Visitor Centre at Ngauruhoe Place. After leaving the Taranaki Falls Walk, the track crosses undulating tussock country and alpine herbfields. Further on, the track branches to the left to Tama Lakes, while the main track continues on to Waihohonu Hut. There is a view of the lower lake (1240 metres), then the track climbs steeply to a viewpoint (1440 metres) of the upper lake. Tama Lakes occupy several old explosion craters on the Tama Saddle between Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe. There are no formed tracks down to the lakes, the descent to both is via steep gullies.
Begins at Fishers Road, National Park Village.Walk about 30 minutes down Fishers Road to the start of the Tupapakurua Falls Track (left side of road). The track has been upgraded by the local community in partnership with the Department of Conservation. It begins with an easy 20 minute walk to the Taranaki Lookout. From this point the track becomes a back country adventure track and is suitable for experienced trampers only. The track follows a ridge and then descends steeply to a stream. There are good stands of tawa, mature rimu, miro and totara to see along the way. Climbing from the stream, the track winds its way around bluffs to a good lookout point with views of the falls.
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Tupapakurua Falls
Begins at Fishers Road, National Park Village.Walk about 30 minutes down Fishers Road to the start of the Tupapakurua Falls Track (left side of road). The track has been upgraded by the local community in partnership with the Department of Conservation. It begins with an easy 20 minute walk to the Taranaki Lookout. From this point the track becomes a back country adventure track and is suitable for experienced trampers only. The track follows a ridge and then descends steeply to a stream. There are good stands of tawa, mature rimu, miro and totara to see along the way. Climbing from the stream, the track winds its way around bluffs to a good lookout point with views of the falls.
Tawhai Falls is 13-meter high waterfall located in Tongariro National Park, along the way to Whakapapa Village. The easy and enjoyable walk brings you to the waterfall's lookout, then to the falls base where you can find 'natural rocky Trolls' (exactly as described in the 'Hobbit').
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Tawhai Falls (Gollums Pool)
Tawhai Falls is 13-meter high waterfall located in Tongariro National Park, along the way to Whakapapa Village. The easy and enjoyable walk brings you to the waterfall's lookout, then to the falls base where you can find 'natural rocky Trolls' (exactly as described in the 'Hobbit').
Begins 100 metres below Whakapapa Visitor Centre at Ngauruhoe Place. The upper and lower tracks form a loop with the waterfall situated around the half-way point. Tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large lava flow, which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago, Taranaki Falls plunge into a boulder-ringed pool. From below the falls there are spectacular views into the water-worn gorges of the Wairere Stream.
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Taranaki Falls
State Highway 48Begins 100 metres below Whakapapa Visitor Centre at Ngauruhoe Place. The upper and lower tracks form a loop with the waterfall situated around the half-way point. Tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large lava flow, which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago, Taranaki Falls plunge into a boulder-ringed pool. From below the falls there are spectacular views into the water-worn gorges of the Wairere Stream.
Tongariro National Park with its three spectacular volcanic mountains – Tongariro, Ngāuruhoe and Ruapehu – has a multitude of short and long hikes to explore this place of extremes and surprises, with snow-blanketed fields, ancient lava flows and dense beech forests.
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Iphakethe yaseTongariro
Tongariro National Park with its three spectacular volcanic mountains – Tongariro, Ngāuruhoe and Ruapehu – has a multitude of short and long hikes to explore this place of extremes and surprises, with snow-blanketed fields, ancient lava flows and dense beech forests.
The iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing is regarded as the best one-day trek in New Zealand and one of the top 10 single-day treks in the world. Our lodge is based about 20 minutes' drive to the start of the Crossing. At 19.4 km, the Crossing passes over the volcanic terrain of the multi-cratered active volcano of Mt Tongariro, passing the eastern base of Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom from The Lord of the Rings) before descending to the Emerald and Blue Lakes. As the nearest village to the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, National Park is the ideal base for this world-famous walk.
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing is regarded as the best one-day trek in New Zealand and one of the top 10 single-day treks in the world. Our lodge is based about 20 minutes' drive to the start of the Crossing. At 19.4 km, the Crossing passes over the volcanic terrain of the multi-cratered active volcano of Mt Tongariro, passing the eastern base of Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom from The Lord of the Rings) before descending to the Emerald and Blue Lakes. As the nearest village to the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, National Park is the ideal base for this world-famous walk.
Essentials
Gas station and mini-mart with all the basic supplies. Open from 7am to 7pm
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Four Square National Park
1 Waimarino Tokaanu RdGas station and mini-mart with all the basic supplies. Open from 7am to 7pm
Entertainment & Activities
Grade 3 white water rafting trip, you will have an unforgettable 2.5 hours navigating over 60 heart-pounding rapids with an expert guide at the helm. Prepare yourself for one of the most stunning white water rafting adventures in New Zealand.
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Tongariro River Rafting
133 Atirau RdGrade 3 white water rafting trip, you will have an unforgettable 2.5 hours navigating over 60 heart-pounding rapids with an expert guide at the helm. Prepare yourself for one of the most stunning white water rafting adventures in New Zealand.
Fishers Track is a bike trail starting at the National Park Railway Station, mostly downhill with spectacular scenery. This Grade 2 track is an excellent backcountry ride for those mountain bike riders with only a little experience. The 17km track begins with a short climb to a summit with breathtaking views of Mount Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe, Mount Tongariro and the Retaruke Valley. The downhill section of trail is 6km long and is a beautiful ride through farmland. Allow 2-3 hours to ride from end-to-end.
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Fisher Road
Fisher RoadFishers Track is a bike trail starting at the National Park Railway Station, mostly downhill with spectacular scenery. This Grade 2 track is an excellent backcountry ride for those mountain bike riders with only a little experience. The 17km track begins with a short climb to a summit with breathtaking views of Mount Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe, Mount Tongariro and the Retaruke Valley. The downhill section of trail is 6km long and is a beautiful ride through farmland. Allow 2-3 hours to ride from end-to-end.
Soak, soothe and relax in the magical mineral waters of Tokaanu Thermal Pools! Relax in the soothing and therapeutic waters of the hot thermal springs of Tokaanu just a short 30 minute drive from our lodge. Enjoy the pools with family and friends. Soothe muscles that have hiked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or skied the slopes of Mt Ruapehu. The fascinating thermal area and local history make an ideal educational trip too.
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Tokaanu Thermal Pools
Mangaroa StreetSoak, soothe and relax in the magical mineral waters of Tokaanu Thermal Pools! Relax in the soothing and therapeutic waters of the hot thermal springs of Tokaanu just a short 30 minute drive from our lodge. Enjoy the pools with family and friends. Soothe muscles that have hiked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or skied the slopes of Mt Ruapehu. The fascinating thermal area and local history make an ideal educational trip too.
Experience the thrill of Quad biking on wide open spaces as you venture through some of New Zealand's most stunning scenery. Over looking the world famous Raurimu Spiral and the Tongariro National Park . You will experience the freedom of fresh air with guided Quad bike tours over hills, through water and forest on top quality, well-maintained Quad bikes. We provide all the riding safety gear you need to have a truly exhilarating off-road experience.
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Ruapehu Adventure Rides
4576 State Highway 4Experience the thrill of Quad biking on wide open spaces as you venture through some of New Zealand's most stunning scenery. Over looking the world famous Raurimu Spiral and the Tongariro National Park . You will experience the freedom of fresh air with guided Quad bike tours over hills, through water and forest on top quality, well-maintained Quad bikes. We provide all the riding safety gear you need to have a truly exhilarating off-road experience.
The Whakapapa Ski Area on the north-western slopes of Mt Ruapehu is New Zealand's largest ski area and is only about 20 minutes' drive from our lodge. Whakapapa is home to New Zealand's premiere beginners' area, Happy Valley with its own cafe, rental complex and ski school meeting area. The gentle slope is nice and long, giving you plenty of time to get the hang of your new sport. There are also over 30 groomed trails for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The volcanic terrain at Whakapapa gives a massive variety between trails with the choice of bumps, chutes, drops, bowls or nice wide runs. For expert skiers and boarders there are 24 black and black diamond runs.
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Whakapapa
Bruce RoadThe Whakapapa Ski Area on the north-western slopes of Mt Ruapehu is New Zealand's largest ski area and is only about 20 minutes' drive from our lodge. Whakapapa is home to New Zealand's premiere beginners' area, Happy Valley with its own cafe, rental complex and ski school meeting area. The gentle slope is nice and long, giving you plenty of time to get the hang of your new sport. There are also over 30 groomed trails for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The volcanic terrain at Whakapapa gives a massive variety between trails with the choice of bumps, chutes, drops, bowls or nice wide runs. For expert skiers and boarders there are 24 black and black diamond runs.
Getting Around
National Park Village is right in the middle of the spectacular Northern Explorer train journey between Auckland and Wellington and is New Zealand's longest running passenger service.
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National Park station
National Park Village is right in the middle of the spectacular Northern Explorer train journey between Auckland and Wellington and is New Zealand's longest running passenger service.