Just four hours drive from both Auckland and Wellington, and forty minutes from Taupo, the Turangi-Tongariro region is truly the heart of the North Island. It is perfect for both relaxation and solitude or adventure and outdoor pursuits.
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Within three minutes walk of Settlers Motel• Turangi town centre – shops, restaurants and cafeswww.sportinglife-turangi.co.nz www.greigsports.co.nz • Tongariro River – trout fishing and scenic walks www.brycecurleflyfishing.com www.riverwayfishing.co.nz www.taupofishingcharters.co.nz • Mini golf • Indoor climbing wall • Indoor heated swimming pool Within ten minutes drive of Settlers Motel• Tokaanu thermal area and hot pools• Turangi Golf Course www.turangi.nzgolf.net • White-water rafting and kayaking www.trr.co.nz www.raftingnewzealand.com • Tongariro National Trout Centre www.troutcentre.com • Lake Taupo www.greatlaketaupo.com Within forty minutes drive of Settlers Motel• Tongariro Alpine Crossingwww.tongariroexpeditions.com www.walkingplaces.co.nz • Tongariro National Park www.doc.govt.nz • Whakapapa Ski Village www.mtruapehu.com • Kaimanawa Forest Park www.doc.govt.nz And just a little further• Waiouru National Army Museum www.armymuseum.co.nz• Turoa ski area www.mtruapehu.com • Taupo www.tourism.net.nz Other useful links• Tongariro River Wines Restaurant www.riverwines.co.nz• Met Service Weather www.metservice.com • Local River Levels & Conditions www.genesisenergy.co.nz • Tongariro River Cam • Department of Conservation information Didymo Threat • Web cams for Local Areas Mountain Cams |