Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 07-386 8949;
www.extremebackpackers.co.nz;
22 Ngawaka Pl; dm $25-27, s $46-56, d $62-72;
)
This craftily constructed backpackers has a climbing wall, a cafe and a sunny courtyard,
as well as four- to eight-bed dorms and pricier en suite rooms. The operators also run na-
tional park shuttles.
Parklands Motor Lodge
( 07-386 7515;
www.parklandsmotorlodge.co.nz;
25 Arahori St; sites from $17, units $110-140; )
On SH1 but set back beyond an epic front lawn, Parklands offers a small but functional area
for campervans and a splay of well-presented units. There's a swimming pool and play area
for the kids.
MOTEL$
FAST FOOD$
Grand Central Fry
(8 Ohuanga Rd; meals $3-8; 11am-8.30pm)
This local legend serves top fish and chips, plus
burgers and anything else fryable.
CAFE$
Licorice
(57 SH1, Motuoapa; mains $9-17; 8am-4pm Mon-Sat, 9am-3pm Sun)
Look for the giant licorice
allsort on the roof of this roadside cafe, 8km north of Turangi. It's better than any of the
cafes in the town itself.
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Supplies & Equipment
It's best to pick up any necessary tramping equipment and supplies in Turangi, as National
Park and Whakapapa Village have very limited offerings.
Sporting Life
(
www.sportinglife-turangi.co.nz;
The Mall; 8am-5.30pm Mon-Sat)
This small outdoor gear shop
stocks tramping essentials such as wool clothing and dehydrated food.
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
New World
(19 Ohuanga Rd;
SUPERMARKET
8am-8pm)
Centrally located right next to the i-SITE.
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Information
good stop for information on Tongariro National Park, Kaimanawa Forest Park, trout fish-
