Things to do in Turangi, North Island: The Best Outdoor Activities

Kia Ora and Welcome to Rafting New Zealand. A family run business established in 1991. We raft the best rivers, providing family fun rafting for ages 3 years and up all the way through to extreme whitewater action. With professional, fun, Kiwi guides, premier gear and facilities, Maori culture and an excellent safety record, book with us to experience the thrill of rafting, Aotearoa styles. Rafting NZ is NZ's most awarded rafting company.

Tongariro River Rafting is the most experienced outdoor adventure company on the Tongariro River. We create journeys, share stories and bring people closer to nature through biking, fishing and rafting. We celebrate 25 years as a family owned and operated business in 2015. We're passionate about showing off our amazing region to visitors and are dedicated to preserving the natural environment of the Tongariro River for future generations – so much so, we founded the Blue Duck Project – with the goal of returning the rare native Blue Duck to its traditional habitat along the Tongariro River. Our adventures include Grade 3 white water rafting trips, family floats for the younger rafters or first timers, mountain biking and fishing. On your Grade 3 white water rafting trip, you will have an unforgettable 2.5 hours navigating over 60 heart-pounding rapids with an expert guide at the helm. All of our guides are highly trained professionals and our equipment is top quality. You'll even enjoy a deli style lunch after your trip (hot soup in winter). Prepare yourself for one of the most stunning white water rafting adventures in New Zealand – we know this river like the back of our paddle! “Oar-some!!”

Freindly professional guide Jason Bethune has 30yrs experience flyfishing the centrtal north island and has fast become the guide to go with.

Whiskery Mike's Turangi Trout Connection offers trout fishing charters on the southern end of world renowned trout fishery of lake taupo. We use a custom build fishing vessel with the highest safety standards in mind. We can cater for anywhere up to 4 anglers/people on board excluding the skipper. We offer an exciting experience for people of all skill level and ages.

Our Native Bush, Rive and Forest treks are one of a kind! Not only will you be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery but hear a mix of local Maori knowledge, myths and legends of Ngati Tuwharetoa that have been past down from generation to generation.

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Most visitors are pleasantly surprised at the quality of Turangi Golf Course. Built in the heyday of the Tongariro Power Scheme it has matured into a hidden gem. While the course is far from flat there is only one hill which makes one puff. Your peace will only be disturbed with birdsong and the occasional curse. No matter what your golf is like on the day, you can't fail to enjoy this course.

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Welcome to Snowscene Ski and Board Turangi! We have been serving skis, boards and snow clothing to Whakapapa, Turoa and Tukino skiers and boarders for over 35 years. Our shop holds an extensive range of rental gear for all ages and abilities and also provides a range of skis, full boot fitting service, clothing and more for you to purchase, making it your ONE STOP destination for snow gear.