Meg's Guidebook
Ski/ snowboarding or site seeing
Mount Ruapehu
Old Coach Road Bike Trail
Waimarino Golf Club
Raetihi Ohakune RoadRuapehu Homestead Horse Treks Ohakune
4691 State Hwy 49Waitonga Falls Track
Awesome walk to a beautiful waterfall.
Canoe Safaris Lodge
6 Tay StTuroa
Ohakune Mountain RoadAbout a 1.5 hour drive from Ohakune. If you have a few days it is worth a trip to the lake.
51 locals recommend
Lake Taupo
Lake TerraceAbout a 1.5 hour drive from Ohakune. If you have a few days it is worth a trip to the lake.
Great for kids and very close to house
Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park
4a Rangataua RdSLR - Vertigo Adventure Centre
27 Goldfinch Street & Ayr StreetFun for kids
Food scene
The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar
53 Clyde StEAT
49 Clyde StPowderkeg Restaurant and Bar
194 Mangawhero TerraceGreat for a drink and dinner
Kings Ohakune - Bar, Restaurant & Accommodation
3 Rimu StGood for dinner and drinks
Awesome for high-tea or a Sunday buffet lunch. Book prior to going
30 locals recommend
Chateau Tongariro Hotel
State Highway 48Awesome for high-tea or a Sunday buffet lunch. Book prior to going
Tramping
A great walk (must be prepared and have essential hiking equipment as the weather and conditions can change rapidly)
156 locals recommend
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
A great walk (must be prepared and have essential hiking equipment as the weather and conditions can change rapidly)
City advice
What to pack
Bring warm clothing
Bring some warm clothing, it gets chilly in winter so best to be prepared!