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Urchin Carpark

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

This is along a rough, windy gravel road. Suitable for small vehicles only. It is at the start of the Urchin tramping track. Good outlook!

The Tongariro river is a prime spot for fly fishing, it is the most fished river in the country and has a reputation world-wide for the size...

Umukarikari Track

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Time: 4-6 hours

Experience the Thrill of Rafting, Aotearoa Styles!

The Pristine Upper Tongariro River is stunningly beautiful

Welcome to Tongariro River Rafting sharing our passion since 1987 At Tongariro River Rafting, we’re the most experienced outdoor adventure company...

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

Clements Clearing Camping Ground

Basic Camping at the base of Kaimanawa Ranges.

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing Experience

Tongariro Crossing and Mt Ruapehu shuttles and transfers. The safest and best experience for your trip in Taupo and Turangi. The best and cheapest...

Hot, hot, Tokaanu Hotpools

600 m return | 20 minutes return

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Waikoko Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

This camping ground is at the edge of the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It is situated in a wicked setting high above the river. Heaps of tramps start...

Distance: 15km loop track

Urchin Camping Ground

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Urchin Camping Ground is quite and remote. A great place to base yourself and cycle Tree Trunk Gorge, the Pillars of Hercules or go tramping...