Suggested Itineraries in the Ruapehu region

5 Night / 6 Day

Day 1:

Arrive into the northern access points to Ruapehu.  Enjoy a jet boating trip on the upper reaches of Whanganui River and a scenic flight over the National Parks.   Stay: Taumarunui/National Park or Whakapapa Village.   

Day 2:

One day walk on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.  Stay: Taumarunui, National Park or Whakapapa Village 

Day 3

Day skiing/snowboarding at Whakapapa located on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu (winter only).  Stay: Taumarunui, National Park or Whakapapa Village.

Day 4:

Explore the historic and fascinating Old Coach Highway mountain biking trail.  Stay: Ohakune/Raetihi. 

Day 5:

Day skiing/snowboarding at Turoa located on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu (winter only).  Stay: Ohakune/Raetihi. 

Day 6:

Depart the region via Waiouru.

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4 Night / 5 Day

Day 1:

Arrive into the region from the south.  Explore the lower reaches of the Whanganui River via jet-boat, featuring the Bridge to Nowhere.   Stay: Ohakune/Raetihi 

Day 2:

Explore the historic and fascinating Old Coach Highway mountain biking trail.  Stay: Ohakune/Raetihi. 

Day 3:

Explore the Tongariro National Park by enjoying one of the many walking tracks, from short 20 minute walks to several hours or all day.   Stay: Taumarunui, National Park or Whakapapa Village. 

Day 4:

In summer be enthralled and fascinated by the view from the scenic chairlift ride at Whakapapa and trek to the edge of the crater on top of the mountain.    Stay: Taumarunui/National Park or Whakapapa Village. 

Day 5:

Depart the region to the north.

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3 Night / 4 Day

Day 1:

Arrive into the northern access points to Ruapehu.    Stay: Taumarunui, National Park or Whakapapa Village 

Day 2:

One day walk on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.  Stay: Taumarunui, National Park or Whakapapa Village. 

Day 3:

Explore the lower reaches of the Whanganui River via jet-boat, featuring the Bridge to Nowhere.   Bike the historic and fascinating Old Coast Highway mountain biking trail.    Stay: Ohakune/Raetihi. 

Day 4:

Depart the region to the north.