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A group about to start a ride on the Mountains To Sea Trail

Tread Routes

Tread Routes

Explore the NZ Cycle Trails and mountain bike rides with Tread Routes. We will help you choose the ride that suits you best. Whether you are looking...

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Umukarikari Track

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Umukarikari Track

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Time: 4-6 hours

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  • Free access/participation

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Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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Tongariro River Fly Fishing

Tongariro River Fly Fishing

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Tongariro Whitewater Grade 3 Adventure

Rafting New Zealand

Rafting New Zealand

Experience the Thrill of Rafting, Aotearoa Styles! Use Code SPRING2020 to save 40%!

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260 Reviews

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Tongariro River Rafting

Tongariro River Rafting

Welcome to Tongariro River Rafting sharing our passion since 1987 At Tongariro River Rafting, we’re the most experienced outdoor adventure company on the Tongariro River. We create journeys and share stories, come and join us today.

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Feel the adrenaline rush!

Taupo Tandem Skydiving

Taupo Tandem Skydiving

Welcome to NZ's #1 Rated Skydive on Tripadvisor! Experience the thrill of freefalling above Lake Taupo - the largest lake in Australasia! As you freefall at 200kph, take in views of Mt Doom, crater lakes and the epic coastlines of New Zealand.

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Avoid Camping Fines!

Each camping location is approved by a regional council in NZ. So if it shows on the map, you’re allowed to stay.

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Turangi Library​

Turangi Library​

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Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

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Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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stunning remote scenery and special moments

Aroha Luxury New Zealand Tours

Aroha Luxury New Zealand Tours

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Helistar Helicopters

Helistar Helicopters

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Enjoying a stunning day at the Maori Carvings

Canoe and Kayak Taupo

Canoe and Kayak Taupo

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Ketetahi Hut Track

Ketetahi Hut Track

Time: 4 - 5 hr, Distance: 13 km return

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Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 4 to 8 hours 4 to 8 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

4 to 8 hours

4 to 8 hours

4 - 5 hours return

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

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Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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4 Reviews

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Taupo's Floatplane

Taupo's Floatplane

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Acacia Bay Track

Lake Taupo

Acacia Bay Track

Lake Taupo

Time: Depends on route taken

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Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Track Duration

  • 1 to 2 hours 1 to 2 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

1 to 2 hours

1 to 2 hours

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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Taupo Quad Adventures

Taupo Quad Adventures

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing Experience

Backyard Tours Turangi

Backyard Tours Turangi

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Tui Lodge

Tui Lodge

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Hot, hot, Tokaanu Hotpools

Tokaanu Thermal Walk

Tokaanu Thermal Walk

600 m return | 20 minutes return

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Track Difficulty

  • Easiest walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easiest walk

Track Length

  • From 500m to 1km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

From 500m to 1km

Track Duration

  • 10 to 30mins 10 to 30mins

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

10 to 30mins

10 to 30mins

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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Beez Neez

Beez Neez

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Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
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Mel

New Zealand

Central North island has excellent mountain biking tracks: Craters of the Moon in Taupo, 42nd Traverse, Fishers Track, Old Coach Road, Mangapurua Valley just to name a few. Check with locals about the conditions of the tracks, in the winter some tracks are unrideable and with the pumice in the soil, you will ruin your brakes! Check weather and be prepared, a lot of these places have limited cell phone coverage and can be in very rural areas so you need to be self sufficient. Definitely bring a head light; it has often come to good use.

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Fearless on a winters day.

Sail Fearless

Sail Fearless

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Warmth among the cold - Spa Park, Taupo

Spa Park

Taupo

Spa Park

Taupo

Public access hot river at Spa Park, Taupo

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Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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Taupo Hot Water Beach Springs

Taupo Hot Water Beach Springs

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Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

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Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Adventure HQ

Taupo

Adventure HQ

Taupo

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Rock 'n Ropes

Rock 'n Ropes

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22 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

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Riverside Park public dump station

Riverside Park public dump station

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Gavin

Australia

For people who like jumps in to lakes, the rocks just before Bulli Point along SH1 between Turangi and Taupo are the one. When heading north, it’s the first of the three 25km corners you get to. Part as close to the side of the road as possible and be careful as there is lots of traffic including massive trucks. Walk just through the bush and you will get to some good big rocks. Scott Robinson canon ball stylzzzzzz!

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Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping (NZ$0)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping (NZ$0)

Free Camping (NZ$0)

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

Department of Conservation

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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A Plus Lodge

A Plus Lodge

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Haka Trails

Haka Trails

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Guide Craig Farrar with a nice New Zealand Rainbow

Dream Trout New Zealand

Dream Trout New Zealand

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Huka Lodge

Huka Lodge

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Go Fish Taupo Regional Guides

Go Fish Taupo Regional Guides

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