Turangi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Turangi showing landscape views and a sunset
Turangi is all about hiking, rafting, skiing, and fishing. If you love the outdoors, you’ll be right at home here.

Turangi is set on the banks of the Tongariro River, with Mount Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo on its doorstep. For you this means there is no end to outdoor adventures. A top choice is the challenging Tongariro Alpine Crossing, rated as one of the country’s best day walks because of its volcanic landscape. Whitewater rafting on the Tongariro River and snow sports on the Whakapapa ski field are awesome too. Go on, get your boots on, Turangi is calling.

Where to stay in Turangi

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Waiotaka Valley

When in Waiotaka Valley, you can plan a visit to Tongariro National Trout Centre and River Vineyard, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waiotaka Valley
Turangi Bridge Motel
Turangi Bridge Motel
3.5 out of 5
4600 State Highway 1, Turangi
The price is AU$119 per night from 21 May to 22 May
AU$119
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (381 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Turangi Bridge Motel
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is AU$121 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$121
per night
19 May - 20 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (271 reviews)
"Lovely rooms. Beds are kinda hard. Thin walls Will be lovely in summer Great bathroom and kitchen."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Parklands Motorlodge
Parklands Motorlodge
3.5 out of 5
25 Te Arahori Street, Turangi, North Island
The price is AU$141 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$141
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 3.5-star golf motel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions River Vineyard and Tongariro National ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of shops across the street with restaurants, grocery etc. Short walk to river trail. We got the room with small kitchen which was perfectly equipped."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Parklands Motorlodge
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Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
3.5 out of 5
16 Tangitu St, Motuoapa, Waikato
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"Very nice location and easy access to the property"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Take time out in Turangi - family friendly
Take time out in Turangi - family friendly
Turangi
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Tongariro National ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
Supercars weekend.
"Very nice and clean. Very helpfull host when we accidentaly locked our selves out. Really comfy beds. Great fire. Only regret that the Tv / Wifi would not link with our phone even using correct cable. Will certainly stay here again ."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Take time out in Turangi - family friendly
Tongariro Riverside holiday house
Tongariro Riverside holiday house
Turangi
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Turangi. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions River Vineyard and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
Family Holiday
"Prime location with fly fishing on your back doorstep. Very peaceful & tranquil setting with all the home comforts you need for a well deserved break or holiday. Any future planned holidays back in Turangi (our home town), your river side property will be our 1st choice. Thank you Regards Trevor ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Tongariro Riverside holiday house
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Popular places to visit

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Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Turangi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the fishing spots.

Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
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River Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at River Vineyard during your travels to Turangi. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.

River Vineyard

Reviews of Turangi

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Jun 2020

Tongariro River Walk was great. Beautiful autumn scenery and anglers trout fishing all the way. Tokaanu thermal pools 5 mins down the road, wonderful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
29 Feb 2020

Lovely little town

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
28 Sep 2019

It looks very clean and tidy and the locals were friendly and helpful

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Jul 2019

All amenities available...conveniently located

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
10 Jul 2019

Arrived late at night and left early but looked to have good layout and range of shopping.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
8 Jul 2019

Nice restaurants and adequate shopping. Great little miniature golf park and great walks along the Tongariro. Drove through to National Army Museum on a nice day and enjoyed the drive. The Museum well worth a look.