Adventure into the Tongariro National Park and stay in this unique 80,000ha wilderness playground, you can hike the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, ski Mt Ruapehu, climb Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom for all the Lord of the Rings fans) mountain bike one of the many tracks around Tongariro National Park, kayak down the Whakapapa river, or walk the many tracks.

The dual World Heritage of Tongariro National Park is in front of the national park village to the east a nd the Whanganui National Park is to the west.  Check the Tongariro National Park on this great interactive map.  

Two of the great walks in New Zealand, the Tongariro Northern Circuit in the Tongariro National Park and the Whanganui River Journey in the Whanganui National Park start in our region, these are multi day hikes, one kayaking down the Whanagnui River and the other hiking around Mt Ngauruhoe. 

If you do not have the time exploring both of these National Parks then maybe some of following two to three day packages may suit you.

The Tongariro Crossing Freedom Package

The Adventure Package - Hike, Bike and Kayak

Two National Parks Package - one great Adventure

Mt Ruapehu Winter Package

The Tongariro National Park Summits

Escape the City -  two day mountain biking

Ron and Lorraine welcome you to their accommodation in National Park Village where your adventure will begin. Adventure Lodge and Motel is in a quite location off the main highway and has a selection of accommodation options for all budget, winner of the Trip advisor traveler choice 2013 bargain hotels in New Zealand.

Adventure National Park have been delivering their great valued packages for over 10 years in the Tongariro National Park. They have their own Tongariro track shuttle service to the start of the Tongariro Crossing, the Tongariro Northern Circuit and many of the other walks in and around the Tongariro National Park. They are happy to assist in planning your visit to Mt Ruapehu the Tongariro or Whanganui National Parks.

In winter the mountains provide a huge playground for skiers and snowboarders at New Zealand's largest ski resort, whakapapa on Mt Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park. In summer the area comes alive with hikers for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro Northern Circuit, around the mountain track and the Mt Ruapehu crater lake and skyline treks.  

Many adventure seekers will mountain bike, raft the rivers, rock climb or just walk the many volcanic plateau tracks. 

A great place to escape to!