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Things to do
Whanganui National Park and
Wanganui River
Swimming, hiking, jet boating, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, trout-fishing
and visiting the Bridge to Nowhere, and visiting the historic sites of the
people of the Te Atihaunui a Paparangi (the Whanganui iwi) who lived along the
banks of the river. Marvel at the Niu Poles at Maraekowhai. Visit
the sites for the New Zealand movie "River Queen".
Tongariro National Park
A World Heritage park. Tramp the volcanoes Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe,
and Mt Tongariro. In winter visit the wonderland ski areas of Whakapapa
and Turoa ski fields. Ski, snowboard, toboggan or play in the snow.
Tour the locations used for shooting "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
Pureora Forest Park
Go hiking and hunt for feral pigs, deer, possums, goats and rabbits.
The Forgotten World Highway
Drive the scenic and historic road between Taumarunui and Stratford. A
tour of New Zealand's Maori and Colonial heritage.
Scenic Rail between Taumarunui
and Stratford
Passes through picturesque valleys such as the Tangarakau Gorge and has no
fewer than 24 tunnels.
Scenic Rail through the Volcanic
Plateau
Awesome views of Tongariro National Park and ravines from several high
viaducts. Experience the Raurimu Spiral.
The 42 Traverse through the
Tongariro Forest Park
From National Park to Owhango, it is a 42 km mountain bike trail and is
regarded to be one of New Zealand's premium bike ride.
Tarrangower Golf Course
Scenic 18 hole golf course in Taumarunui. Amongst the finest in New
Zealand.
Taumarunui Airfield
Aerodrome and location of an annual Tiger Moth Fly-in.
Scenic Flights of Taumarunui, the Tongariro National Park, and the Whanganui National Park. Fixed wing or helicopter.