Turangi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Turangi featuring a river or creek and rafting
Turangi showing landscape views and a sunset
Turangi featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway and forest scenes as well as a small group of people
Turangi showing a bay or harbour and a lake or waterhole
Turangi featuring forests

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 Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place, Turangi
The price is AU$121 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$121
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel

3.5 out of 5
4600 State Highway 1, Turangi
The price is AU$124 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$124
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (508 reviews)
"Property located on major highway , No road noise much , very comfortable room for a couple excellent service from staff. Very reasonable price"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Turangi Bridge Motel
Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge

3.5 out of 5
25 Te Arahori Street, Turangi, North Island
The price is AU$126 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$126
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (365 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Parklands Motorlodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tongariro Riverside holiday house

Tongariro Riverside holiday house

Turangi
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Turangi. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Tongariro ...
Tongariro Riverside holiday house
Welocome to Serendipity

Welocome to Serendipity

Turangi
Stay at this vacation home in Turangi. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"Everything we needed was in the house. It was not only a house. It was a home. Cozy, warm, thoughtful. We did not feel cold during the winter. Location was accessible to dining areas and New World grocery. Kitchen was complete and have enjoyed cooking, too. Because it was winter, most plants in the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Welocome to Serendipity
Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi

Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi

Turangi
Stay at this vacation home in Turangi. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout ...
Fisherman’s retreat in Turangi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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