Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 06-385 9100;
www.snowcentre.co.nz
;
194 Mangawhero Tce)
Sells and hires snow gear and
mountain bikes (half/full day $35/55).
Ruapehu Homestead
HORSE RIDING
OFFLINE MAP
( 027-267 7057;
www.ruapehuhomestead.co.nz
; cnr Piwara St & SH49, Rangataua; 30min-3hr
adult $30-120, child $15-90)
Located 4km east of Ohakune (near Rangataua), Ruapehu
Homestead offers guided treks around its paddocks, as well as longer rides along the
river and on backcountry trails with views of the mountain.
Canoe Safaris
CANOEING, RAFTING
( 06-385 9237, 0800 272 3353;
www.canoesafaris.co.nz
; 6 Tay St)
Offers guided canoeing
trips on the Whanganui River (one to five days, $175 to $995) and Rangitikei River (one
to four days, $175 to $875), plus guided rafting trips on the Mohaka River (two to four
days, $425 to $950). Canoe and kayak hire (two to five days $170 to $205).
Yeti Tours
CANOEING, KAYAKING
( 06-385 8197, 0800 322 388;
www.yetitours.co.nz
; 61 Clyde St; guided tours 2-6 days $365-895,
2-6 day hire $175-210)
Leads guided canoeing safaris on the Whanganui and Mokau Rivers,
and hires canoes and kayaks.
Heliview
HELICOPTER
( 0800 435 426;
www.heliview.co.nz
; Ohakune Airfield, SH49; flights 35/45mins $329/439)
Of-
fers scenic helicopter flights including the 35-minute 'Carrot to Crater' flight over the
summit of Ruapehu, or the 45-minute 'Three Peaks' over the park's mountain trio.
MOUNTAIN BIKING THE OLD COACH ROAD
for moderately fit cyclists, with local operators offering all the gear and transport to
make things easy.
An excellent example of restoration for recreation, the dual-use (walking and
cycling) track follows the original 15km coach track from Ohakune to Horopito.
Dating from 1886, it was built largely by hand by workers who lived in canvas tents
and endured harsh winter conditions. The track was gradually upgraded to carry
passengers and goods, and used until 1909 when SH49 opened. Largely forgotten
and overgrown, the Old Coach Road was resurrected by the locals and restored to
glory.
