PRODUCT GUIDE UPDATED MAY 2019 RUAPEHU OUR GREATER OUTDOORS Escape to Ruapehu and you’ll arrive in a living landscape that’s home to ancient rainforests, active volcanoes, sacred mountains, tranquil rivers, and two of our cherished national parks. Just half a day and a world away from our biggest cities, this natural getaway welcomes you, whether you’re bound for a luxury hotel or local campsite, mountain lodge or DOC tramping hut. Wherever you stay, you’ll enjoy easy access to wilderness. With its wide range of alpine and on-water activities, this place caters to all levels, all year round. So whether it’s an easy family walk to a clear mountain stream, Ruapehu snow-sports, an awesome tramp around the mountain, an exhilarating mountain-bike ride through the beech forest or an inspiring journey down the Whanganui River, it’s brimming with opportunities to connect with our Greater Outdoors. Pause beneath the maunga – or mountains – take in the wonder of this unspoilt environment and you’ll quickly realise why it’s so revered by locals. Ruapehu’s mythology is as rich and alive as its dramatic geology. It’s a place where nature inspires you, just like it inspired a young Ed Hillary who first discovered his lifelong passion for mountains here. Something magical happens when you spend time in Ruapehu. RUAPEHU IS LOCATED ON THE CENTRAL PLATEAU OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND AND IS WITHIN EASY DRIVING DISTANCE OF A RANGE OF MAJOR CITIES. DRIVING DISTANCES TO RUAPEHU City Distance Time Auckland Intl Airport 310km 4 hours Hamilton 202km 2.5 hours Tauranga 252km 3 hours Rotorua 181km 2 hours 15 mins Taupo 110km 1 hour 20 mins Palmerston North 203km 2.5 hours Whanganui 121km 1.5 hours Napier 234km 3 hours Wellington 321km 4 hours TRAIN Great Journeys of New Zealand’s Northern Explorer service between Auckland and Wellington delivers passengers into the heart of Ruapehu with stops at National Park and Ohakune. TRANSPORT Both commercial ski areas, Tūroa and Whakapapa, are serviced by local bus transport operators. There are a variety of transport options to access many of the region’s walks, in particular the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Mountain Bike shuttle services also are available. 3 Tourism New Zealand New Tourism ACCOMODATION PROVIDERS PG Timber Trail Lodge 6 WHERE ARE WE? Forgotten World Motel 7 The Inn at the Convent 8 Fernleaf B & B 9 NEW ZEALAND Chateau Tongariro Hotel 10 AUCKLAND Skotel Alpine Resort 11 Blue Duck Station 12 Plateau Lodge 13 The Park Hotel 14 Tongariro Crossing Lodge 15 Pipers Lodge 16 Tongariro Suites @ The Rocks 17 The Powderhorn Chateau 18 The Peaks Motor Inn 19 Kings Hotel 20 The Hobbit Motor Lodge 21 Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge 22 HAMILTON HOBBITON Ruapehu Country Lodge 23 Rocky Mountain Chalets 24 Manuka Lodge 25 The River Lodge 26 ROTORUA WAITOMO Raetihi Holiday Park 27 Old West Town 28 X Omaka Lodge 29 Y Blazing Paddles Cottages 30 Z Night Sky Cottage 31 AA Snowhaven 32 TAUPO AB Snowy Waters Lodge 33 ACTIVITY PROVIDERS PG Mt Ruapehu 35 TAUMARUNUI Forgotten World Adventures 36 Old West Town 37 WHAKAPAPA My Kiwi Adventure 38 NATIONAL PARK MT RUAPEHU Whanganui River Adventures 39 Whanganui River Canoes 40 Mountain Air Volcanic Flights 41 OHAKUNE 13 WAIOURU Ruapehu Adventure Rides 42 RAETIHI Nevalea Alpacas 43 National Army Museum 44 11 Adrift Guided Adventures 45 12 Blazing Paddles 46 WHANGANUI 13 Canoe Safaris 47 14 Owhango Canoes 48 15 Dempsey Buses 49 TO WELLINGTON 16 Tongariro Crossing Shuttles 49 17 Laurens Lavender 4 ACCOMMODATION KEY Pool/ Conference Drying Restaurant/ Wifi Spa Breakfast Room Room Bar ACCOMMODATION TIMBER TRAIL LODGE Deep in the centre of the North Island of Aotearoa, right in the middle of nowhere, is a place where wilderness, adventure and comfort come together. KEY INFORMATION Deep in the centre of the North Island of Aotearoa, right in the middle of nowhere, Number of Rooms: 20 rooms - 11 with ensuite and 9 with shared bathrooms. is a place where wilderness, adventure and comfort come together. Facilities: Dry room, radiator heating in all rooms, lounge and dining room, Timber Trail Lodge offers comfort to go with adventure on the Timber Trail, along bike storage and tools, shuttles, dinner provided, licensed bar. with hearty meals, luxurious beds and a wilderness setting right on the Timber Trail in Pureora Forest Park. The focus is on comfort, in a beautiful and restful Location: Pureora Address: environment – just what tired cyclists will be dreaming of after biking 40km on the Email: [email protected] Timber Trail Lodge first day of their journey. Phone: 0800 885 6343 Piropiro International Phone: +64 21 562 001 Pureora Forest Park An easy drive from Taupo to the east, Tongariro National Park to the south and Key Contact Person: Bruce Maunsell New Zealand Waitomo to the north, Timber Trail Lodge is an ideal base for a cycling adventure or an off-grid getaway. www.timbertraillodge.co.nz ACCOMMODATION | 6 ACCOMMODATION FORGOTTEN WORLD MOTEL The Forgotten World Motel sits at the northern end of Taumarunui, the gateway to State Highway 43 otherwise known as the Forgotten World Highway. KEY INFORMATION Number of Rooms: 15 rooms in a variety of configurations. Fifteen warm comfortable units offer a variety of bed configurations including studios, family units of one or two bedrooms and a disabled unit. All units have Facilities: Free in-room WIFI, breakfast (cooked or continental), free pick-up from heaters, fans, and electric blankets and TV’s with Sky network available. Taumarunui bus or train station, studio units with kitchenette, laundry and dryer available, hair dryer, storage facilities for skiers, microwaves, recycling facilities, Being so close to the town centre, restaurants and cafés are within easy walking conference room, bicycle storage. distance and there is a full supermarket immediately opposite. Breakfasts are available on site (to be ordered the night before) and can be served in the unit or in Location: Taumarunui Address: our breakfast room just off the reception area. All guests are welcomed with warm Email: [email protected] 9 Hakiaha Street rural hospitality including home baking in each unit and free WIFI. Phone: 0800 724 52278 Taumarunui International Phone: +64 7 895 7181 New Zealand Our reception area also serves as the depot for Forgotten World Adventures and Key Contact Person: Victoria Dawson Forgotten World Jetboat tours so for anyone about to embark on an adventure we are the ideal place to stay. www.forgottenworldmotel.co.nz ACCOMMODATION | 7 ACCOMMODATION THE INN AT THE CONVENT Receive a warm welcome when you arrive at this beautiful old converted Convent. Each room is unique and you will enjoy a relaxing stay in this quiet area. Continental breakfast is first class and will set you up for the day. KEY INFORMATION Number of Rooms: 4 queen rooms – 1 x ensuite, 3 x shared bathroom. Facilities: Continental breakfast, pet friendly, WIFI, courtesy transport, BBQ facilities. The Inn is perfectly located, 2 minutes by car to The Forgotten World Adventures, Location: Taumarunui 7 minutes to the first class Taumarunui Golf Course or 15 minutes drive to the Email: [email protected] amazing timber trail. An easy drive to Lauren’s Lavender Farm or the largest Phone: 0800 775 223 Alpaca Farm in New Zealand and 40 minutes to National Park. The wonderful International Phone: +64 789 67764 walk through The Rangaroa Reserve, native Totara forest and redwood trees Key Contact Person: June Nevin are just a two minute walk from our front door, on a clear day you can see Mt Tongariro and Mt Ruapehu. Address: 9 High Street, Taumarunui As well as offering spacious comfortable rooms you can relax outside in the New Zealand garden, read a book or just enjoy the sun. Lunch and or dinner are available on request. www.theinnattheconvent.co.nz ACCOMMODATION | 8 ACCOMMODATION Fernleaf offers four very comfortable rooms, all with tea and coffee making FERNLEAF B & B facilities. Two spacious en-suite rooms, one twin room and a cabin (which share a bathroom). We have a large guests area where you can catch up with family and friends back home using the free wifi. Relax in the tranquil Tunanui Valley just 500m from SH4, midway from Auckland or Wellington. Close for convenience, We look forward to giving you a warm welcome. Come and enjoy a memorable farm experience. far away enough for peace and quiet. KEY INFORMATION Number of Rooms: 3 rooms – 2 x queen ensuite, 1 x twin share. We are the third generation to farm at Fernleaf which runs both sheep and beef cattle. Fernleaf B & B is a great base to experience the local attractions Facilities: Large guest area, free WIFI, drying room, cooked or continental surrounding the unique Ruapehu region. Whether it be trout fishing, kayaking on breakfast included. the Whanganui or Whakapapa rivers, spectacular farm or bush walks, Forgotten World Highway and rail carts, various cycle trails including the Timber Trail or Location: Taumarunui Address: magical glow worms. Email: [email protected] 58 Tunanui Road Phone: 0800 FERNLEAF Owhango 3989 Enjoy the generous country hospitality with a wonderful breakfast, which is International Phone: +64 7 895 4847 New Zealand included in the tariff, through to dinner and packed lunches which can be provided Key Contact Person: Carolyn Forlong by arrangement. Meet Henry and Billie, our irresistible pet dogs and the five working dogs. www.fernleaffarmstay.co.nz ACCOMMODATION | 9 ACCOMMODATION Guests will also enjoy world-class dining in the award winning Ruapehu Room CHATEAU TONGARIRO HOTEL Restaurant, or for something more casual they can visit the Pihanga Café or seasonal Tussock Bar and Restaurant.