Adventures

If you're looking for a base to play as hard as you work, the mighty Ruapehu District has got you covered. See Visit Ruapehu for more.

Chairlift on Whakapapa skifield, looking towards Mt Ngaruahoe. Image credit: VKP Australia.

Snowsports

The two largest skifields in the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand are accessible from Ohakune for maximum flexibility. The smaller Tukino club field is there if you're keen for a 4WD trail on your way up.

Tūroa Skifield
Whakapapa Skifield
Tukino Skifield

Mountain biking

Get on your bike year-round with a selection of world-class trails in epic scenery.

Old Coach Road
Uenuku Pines MTB Park
Mountains to the Sea
42 Traverse
Timber Trail
More local trails
Three people riding mountain bikes with snow-covered Mount Ruapehu in the background.
A bench on a walking track in Tongariro National Park. Image credit: Pedro Nuno Caetano.

Hiking trails

Relax with an easy sightseeing walk, or take on a mountain traverse. We've got plenty of both.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Tongariro Northern Circuit
Tama Lakes
Round the Mountain
Bridge to Nowhere
Ruapehu day walks
More local tracks

Cool stuff around

Ohakune and surrounding towns are vibrant places with more going on than you'd think.

TCB Ski, Board & Bike
Vertigo Climbing
Ohakune Wood-Fire Hot Tubs
Opus Fresh Merino
Ruapehu Brewing Co.
Volcano Vibe Collective
Smash Palace
Ohakune township with snow-covered Mount Ruapehu in the background.