We have nine spacious fully self-contained motels available for your stay in Turangi. Our accommodation includes 7 x 1-bedroom units and 2 x 2-bedroom chalets all fully self-contained sleeping up to 6 people. All of our units are serviced daily. Our rooms feature: •Sky TV Guest Select 50 + Channels in all living rooms. •Heat Pumps/Air Conditioning. •Flat-screen wall-mounted TVs. •DVD players + 70-volume DVD library. •Cooking facilities in all units (microwaves and cook tops) •Hairdryers. •Ironing boards and irons. •Free Wireless internet (Zenbu). •A non-smoking environment for your comfort. •Guest laundry. •Drying Room. •Luggage storage. •Secure ski storage. •Big heated undercover BBQ area. •Fish smoker. •Cot and highchairs available. •Internet kiosk . Trout Fishing, Kayaking, White Water Rafting and Canoeing Running out of the Kaimanawa Mountains situated southeast of Turangi is the world-famous Tongariro River, loaded with large rainbow and brown trout. Judges Pool Motel is located across the road from some of the best fishing pools in New Zealand and only minutes from surrounding lakes. The Tongariro River is also great for white-water, rafting and kayaking and canoeing. Check out some of our links for local operators. Walking and Tramping, Mountain Biking The World Heritage Tongariro National Park has some of the best walks and bike trails in New Zealand to suit all and the best one-day walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. There is a lovely walk straight across the road from our motel along the banks of the Tongariro River which incorpates the new Stage 1 of the new Tongariro River Trail or go for a stroll along the thermal walks amongst steaming mud pools 5 minutes up the road at Tokaanu. Transport arranged for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from the front of the motel and other Tongariro National Park walks. For more information please see the below links.www.doc.govt.nz or www.tongarirocrossing.org.nz Skiing We are only 35 minutes (depending on road conditions) from Mount Ruapehu (Whakapapa Ski Fields), one of the closest towns to base yourself for your skiing holiday or weekend. Whakapapa Ski Field is the largest skiable area in New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu is the second highest mountain in New Zealand (2797m above sea level). Mount Ruapehu is also one of New Zealand's active volcanoes. Have a look at the Mount Ruapehu web site for more info plus ski conditions. www.mtruapehu.co.nz Other Activities include •National Trout Centre •Thermal pools •Mountain & quad biking •Hunting •Horse riding •Scenic flights •Golf •Plus lots more. Contact our local i-SITE for more info about activities around this area. Phone is +64 7 3868999 or email
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