Heading to Ohakune? You won’t be disappointed - this part of New Zealand is difficult to beat for its sheer beauty and adventure! A smorgasbord of activities awaits both the energetic and relaxed visitor.
Ohakune offers the perfect base for exploring the Central Plateau. It includes the World Heritage Tongariro National Park - home to Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe and Mount Tongariro, via a series of walks or mountain bike trails. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding at
Turoa Ski Area. It offers New Zealand’s highest ski area with 9 lifts, giving access to 500 hectares (about 1200 acres) of patrolled terrain and Australasia’s longest vertical at 720m. No matter when you visit Ohakune, the area offers something for everyone.
The attractive village of Ohakune has a wide selection of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and entertainment as well as offering all the essential services for you to enjoy your stay in Ohakune. New World supermarket, doctors, pharmacy, banks, Department of Conversation (DOC) are just some of the local services provided to you.
Highlights of the area:
Things to do - summer
Ohakune is the gateway to the World Heritage Tongariro National Park and is an ideal base to explore the beauty of the area any time of the year.
An abundance of choices await you with the best advice, information, and access arrangements on hand from your hosts. We can plan the
perfect activities itinerary for you and put you in touch with the best companies to suit your requirements, fitness and skill level.
Things to do - winter
Just 20 minutes away from the Lodge is
Ruapehu's Turoa ski field, which has New Zealand’s biggest vertical drop at 720m and over 400 hectares. 9 lifts – 6 seater express, 2 quad chairs, 2 triple chairs, 1 T-bars, 2 platter lifts and 1 magiccarpet. Spoilt for choice, you can drive just 40 minutes and you’ll be at Ruapehu's Whakapapa Ski Field which offers you various characteristics and an endless array of wonderful trails.
