About Turangi
Pack your hiking boots for a stay in Turangi, the best destination for exploring the Tongariro National Park.
Turangi is a small town on the west bank of the Tongariro River, 50 kilometres south-west of Taupo on the North Island Volcanic Plateau of New Zealand. It was built to accommodate the workers associated with the Tongariro hydro-electric power development project and their families. The town was designed to remain as a small servicing centre for the exotic forest plantations south of Lake Taupo and for tourists. It is well known for its trout fishing and calls itself "The trout fishing capital of the world". The major Māori hapu (tribe) of the Turangi area is Ngati Turangitukua.
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Oreti Village Resort
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Oreti Village Resort offers stylish apartments with private balcony, full kitchen and laundry, and views of Lake Taupo and the surrounding mountains. The restaurant features timber floors and open fireplaces.
Boasting a stunning lakefront location on 5 acres of Lake Taupo’s southern shores, Oreti Apartments Lake Taupo features a seasonal indoor swimming pool and an on-site tennis court.
Each apartment includes 2 bathrooms, central heating and private car parking. Guests can cater for themselves or dine in Oreti Restaurant, which specialises in local cuisine and has an extensive wine list. The restaurant is open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 18:00 (closed Monday and Tuesday) and reservations are essential.
Tongariro National Park is a 30-minute drive from Oreti Village Resort. The shops and restaurants of Turangi town centre are 15 minutes’ drive away. It is a 45-minute drive to Taupo Airport. Read more...
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