Top Ohakune Outdoor Activities

Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing through Tongariro National Park on a full-day guided trek that explores a spectacular volcanic landscape. Cover several miles of trail as you pass volcanic craters, mountain springs, and vivid alpine lakes, with views across a range of active volcanoes. Traveling with a guide means you are fully prepared and equipped for the rugged terrain of Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's gorgeous under winter snows or summer wildflowers.

Home to serene lakes and powerful rivers cutting through the volcanic landscapes, New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park is widely considered the jewel in the North Island’s crown. Ideal for travellers short on time, this morning or afternoon half-day tour takes in some of the park’s most impressive features. Visit top natural attractions such as Taranaki Falls or the Whakapapanui River, and discover sites made famous in the Lord of the Rings movies.

Hike through the dramatic volcanic landscape of the central North Island without the risk of getting lost when you join a guided day hike to Mount Ruapehu’s crater lake. Learn more about the cultural significance of this geothermally active area from your guide. The track up the mountain is uneven so is best suited to active travelers with hiking experience. Admire the incredible mountain and lake views from the top.

Worthy of a place on anyone’s bucket list. The volcanic crater of Mt Ruapehu and its milky blue waters are an impressive sight, making this a hike to remember. The lake changes colour from an amazing deep green to pale blue to solid dark grey depending on the craters temperature. Run exclusively for you and your family or friends, private tours are more flexible and can accommodate different fitness levels and avoid weather-exposed sections. We guide all year, summer and winter, with snow up until the end of December. This is a fantastic snow experience using crampons and ice axes. Please note this is not a track and is less stable walking than on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

The 12 mile (19 kilometer) Tongariro Alpine Crossing is considered among the best day hikes in the world. Get the most out of it with a private guided hike. Your guide will know how to avoid the most crowded parts of the trail, and can cater to a range of fitness and experience levels. The weather is changeable on the mountain, and your guide will constantly check the conditions to keep you safe.