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If you're visiting Turangi, your first stop should be the information centre. This will enable you to pick up all the information that you need to get the most out of your trip. i-SITES are New Zealand's official visitor centres, and there are over 80 of them throughout the country. Aside from i-SITES, there are also information centres in most towns and even in small settlements. The friendly staff at the information centres can help you find accommodation, plan tours and activities, and give you that local insight that makes all the difference. Most bookings can be made here for you, and you can pick up maps and brochures to help you plan your visit. These centres also sometimes have souvenirs for sale and internet access.

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.