New Zealand Turangi Activities - What to See & Do. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Turangi Activities including Adventure, Boat and Canoe Hire, Eco Tourism, Family Activity, Fishing, Kayaking, Rafting and Black Water Rafting and White Water Rafting, you will find it here on AA Travel.
If you come to Turangi
looking for fun, excitement or a dose of adrenalin, you certainly won't
leave disappointed. There's bound to be aquatic, family or thrilling
activities either here or not too far away, from marine mammal encounters
and eco-tourism adventures to cruises and jet-boat rides.
New Zealand
is the 'Adventure Capital of the World', so adrenalin-pumping action is
found all over the country. Jet boating and white-water rafting are
exhilarating ways to check out the country's crystal-clear rivers and
magic scenery. If you would rather stay dry then there's a myriad of
land and air-based activities on offer too. The brave can try bungy
jumping, the slightly less courageous can enjoy a tandem hang-glide or
parapent, or for the ultimate thrill there is the free-fall skydive.
Plus, abseiling or exploring the captivating cave systems that riddle
both the North and South Islands should definitely be on your to-do list.
Turangi: Once a small fishing town, Turangi serves the local forestry, farming and visitor industries. The visitor centre has an audiovisual display of the hydroelectric power scheme. The Tongariro River is one of the most famous trout fishing rivers in the world. The Department of Conservation runs the Tongariro National Trout Centre 5km to the south of Turangi, with a viewing chamber and picnic and barbecue areas. It is possible to take a 2-hour scenic cruise to experience the stunning scenery and birdlife southern Lake Taupo has to offer. Nearby Kaimanawa Forest Park offers hunting, and tramping, and Lake Rotopounamu (Greenstone Lake) is known for its bush, beach and birds.
