Best Travel Tips
Whether you're a travel agent, couple a group or a family visiting the Ruapehu region we can help you navigate your way around and soak up the best of the Dual World Heritage Tongariro National Park. We are sharing our one - two - three day itineraries' that cover winter or a summer getaway.
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Must Do's while visiting Plateau Lodge
We are nested in the foothills of the Tongariro Park, our region is the mecca for biking, hiking and skiing. This is our home here at Plateau Lodge and we are experts on what you can do at anytime of the year. We can even talk about the weather... our forever changing conditions!
One Day & One Night Teaser
Hiking
From 15mins to six hours walking your starting point to research what suits best is the Department of Conservation site: Walks in our National Park.
Favorite Short walks - Taranaki Falls or Ridge Walk - both 1.5 hour hikes which are suitable for arrival day or day of departure.
Biking
Our favorites - views to die for! Check out the Marton Sash & Door or Fishers Track, both a two hour ride leaving from Plateau Lodge - grade 3 which will suit all age groups- Cycling for all abilities.
Experience
- Quad Biking right here in the Village. Quad Biking for everyone.
- Sky Waka - Ride the skies to 2020m and walk on an active volcano, research your half day experience here.
- Family Fun - Indoor rock climbing, Mini golf, Tawhai falls track, Discover more Family fun things.
Wet Day
- Quad Bikes or Mountain biking.
- Indoor rock climbing.
- Whakapapa Information Centre.
- Tupapakurua falls.
- Tokaanu Hot pools
- Forgotten Worlds - Discover something different.
- Lake Rotopounamu walk
Relax with Two Nights or More....
Hiking
Full day: Tongariro Alpine Crossing or Tama Lakes - Tongariro Full day hikes.
Experience
- Sky Waka - Ride the skies to 2020m and walk on an active volcano- Research your half day experience here.
- Winter June to October - Snow Play, Ski or board at Whakapapa Ski Field. happy Valley is a dedicated area for learn to Ski /board or just have a go at tobogganing.
- Jet Boating -Soak up the Whanganui River with a paddle/jet boat ride Whanganui River.
- Forgotten Worlds - Discover something different.
Biking
- Old Coach Road or The Bridge to Nowhere Cycling trails.
- Many other cycling trails you can ride either on a E bike or Muscle bike. Some of the trails you will need transport like bus / car or Jet boat.
Wet Day
- Quad Bikes or Mountain biking.
- Fun activities Wet Play
- Indoor rock climbing.
- Whakapapa Information Centre.
- Tupapakurua falls.
- Tokaanu Hot pools.
- Lake Rotopounamu walk