Taupo Airport 1 hr 21
Hauhungatahi (9 min) Mountain and volcano Makatote Viaduct (4 min) Sky Waka Gondola (32 min) Silica Rapids (28 min) Turoa (36 min) Ski slopes for all abilities on the side of Mount Ruapehu, the highest mountain on the North Island. Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park (16 min) Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre (23 min) Whakapapa Nature Walk (24 min) Tupapakurua Falls (27 min) Taranaki Falls (24 min) 65-ft. waterfall running over volcanic cliffs into a pool of water, reachable by a 4-mi. trail. Tawhai Falls (Gollums Pool) (20 min) Rocky forest cascade with a pool for swimming, used as a filming location for “Lord of the Rings.” Mangawhero Falls (31 min) Whakapapa (33 min) Ski area offering facilities for all levels, including an extensive beginners' area with a cafe. Old Coach Road Bike Trail (5 min) |