Volcanic Loop
A scenic and memorable day trip ranging from majestic volcanoes and alpine environment of tussock and scoria to farmland rich with fertile soil from the volcanic eruptions of the past and the desolate and vast plains of the Rangipo Desert. Around 150 km,
 Historic sites, short walks and activities along the way. Time will dictate from which to choose.
Te Porere Redoubt (an old Maori fortification)
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Lake Rotoaira
there is a spectacular view across Lake Rotoaira to the volcanic plateau and Mount Tongariro - a highlight for photographers
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Lake Rotopounamu
It is 20 minutes to the lake one way or 2 hours to and around the 5 km loop track.
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Pihanga Lookout
From the Lookout on the Pihanga Saddle Road above Turangi, the views of the town and Lake Taupo, surrounded by the mountains of the Kaimanawa Ranges to the east and the Hauhungaroa Range and Pureora Forest Park to the west, are spectacular.
Tokaaanu Thermal walk (free)
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Tokaanu Hot Pools
Located in the tranquil thermal village of Tokaanu. The Tokaanu Thermal Pools offer hot mineral springs for you to indulge in a relaxing therapeutic soak in either a private pool or heated outdoor pool. You can relax in a number of private mineral springs or large public pool.
Tongariro National Trout Centre
children’s fishing pond, underwater viewing chamber, The River Walk Visitor Centre -Opening hours:
10.00 am to 3.00 pm: 1 May to 30 November
 10.00 am to 4.00 pm: 1 December to 30 April
Closed: Christmas Day and New Years Day
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Rangipo Desert ... also known as Mordor.
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Waiouru
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National Army Museum
The National Army Museum is open every day except Christmas Day from 9am to 4.30pm. Please note the average visitor spends 1-1.5 hours in the Museum.
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Tangiwai Disaster Memorial
The Tangiwai disaster on 24 December 1953 was the worst rail accident inNew Zealand. An 11-carriage overnight express from Wellington to Aucklandfell into the Whangaheu River at Tangiwai, ten kilometres (six miles) north of Waiouru. This resulted in the deaths of 151 of the 285 people aboard the train.
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Rotokura Lakes ecological area Time: 1 hr return
Signposted from State Highway 49, 12 kilometres from Ohakune en route to Waiouru. Drive one kilometre from the turnoff along Karioi Station Road, cross the railway line and continue to Rotokura carpark.
Ohakune
Ohakune, in the Ruapehu District, is the town at the southern gateway to the Tongariro National Park World Heritage Site, at the foot of Mt Ruapehu. It is known as the aprés ski capital of the North Island, the Carrot Capital of New Zealand, a forestry centre, a farming centre, and home to around 1400 people.
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Old Coach Road
The Ohakune Old Coach Road links a number of fascinating pieces of New Zealand’s rail heritage through a spectacular part of Tongariro National Park. It is now under development by DOC and the Tongariro Natural History Society as a fantastic new walkway and cycleway.
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Smash Palace
Welcome to Horopito Motors, the largest and only vintage car dismantlers in Australasia. We have acres of older vehicles dating from 1920's to 1970's and have a few parts for pre World War I cars.
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Makatote Viaduct
 This is the 3rd highest railway viaduct in New Zealand at 78.6 m high. The Makatote viaduct is 10 km south of National ParkVillage on the North Island Main Trunk Line. This viaduct is of steel girder construction, is 262 m long and was opened in 1908.
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National Park Railway Station & Café
Built in 1907, National Park is the highest Railway Station in New Zealand at 809 metres.
Now running as a café for visitors and train passengers and collection of rail memorabilia.
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