Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
www.greigsports.co.nz
; 59 Town Centre)
Hires and sells gear and handles bookings for
guides and charters.
Centre)
Sports store laden with fishing paraphernalia. Its website details the latest
fishing conditions.
AJ Charters
( 07-386 7992;
www.ajtaupocharters.com
)
Turangi-based fishing trips
plus scenic lake cruises on a 38ft catamaran.
Ian & Andrew Jenkins
(
07-386 0840;
www.tui-lodge.co.nz
)
Father and son fly-fish-
ing guides.
Central Plateau Fishing
(
07-378 8192, 027 681 4134;
www.cpf.net.nz
)
Turangi-based
guide, Brett Cameron.
Sleeping
Extreme Backpackers
HOSTEL $
( 07-386 8949;
www.extremebackpackers.co.nz
; 22 Ngawaka Pl; dm $25-27, s $46-56, d $62-72;
)
Crafted from native timber and corrugated iron, this modern backpackers has the bo-
nus of a climbing wall and cafe, a lounge with an open fire and a sunny courtyard with
hammocks. Dorms range from four to eight beds and the pricier private rooms have en
suites. Staff will happily help with arrangements for the Alpine Crossing and other activ-
ites.
Turangi Kiwi Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 07-386 8754, 0800 386 875;
www.turangiholidaypark.com
;
13 Te Reiti Tamara Grove; campsites
per person from $18, d $50-120; )
Roomy, suburban holiday park with established leafy
grounds, five minutes' walk from the town centre. Facilities and cabins are old, but clean
and continuingly being upgraded by friendly, hard-working owners. Sweet alcoves for
campervans and tents.
Riverstone Backpackers
HOSTEL $
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