Tūrangi, New Zealand
Do & Dine.
Events
Taupo hosts some incredible international events and accommodation books up quickly. The Quarters, located just a scenic 40 minute drive from Taupo, is the ideal base for groups.
2024
October 18th-20th Equifest
October 21st-23rd (Labour Weekend) Taupo Street Art Festival
November 30th Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
December 15th-17th Taupo Ironman 70.3
We have the ideal rooms for individuals or groups competing in the Taupo half Ironman this year. All rooms in the Lodge will be open and you can book them now!
2025
January 11th & 12th 2025 Taupo Historic Grand Prix
January 25th Taupo Summer Concert
March 1st Taupo Ironman
April 4th-6th Taupo Home & Garden Show
April 11-13th Supercars Championship
Find extensive information on what to do in this area at the Love Taupo & Love Turangi website.
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Fishing Guides: Chris Brennan or Theresa Beilby
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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is heralded as the best one-day trek in New Zealand and is regarded as among the top ten single-day treks in the world.
12 miles/20.4km
Walk time 6-8 hours
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Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Fields
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Tongariro River Trail 8.6 miles/13.8km. Walk time 3 hours 23 minutes.
Lake Rotopounamu 3.1 miles/5km. Walk time 2 hours.
Tongariro Crossing 12 miles/20.2km. Walk time 6-8 hours.
Pillars of Hercules 7.6 miles/12.2km
3 hours 34 minutes walk time.
Tree Trunk Gorge 2.6miles/4.2km. Walk time 3 hours.
Dine
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The Hare & Copper offers great food with gorgeous country charm and is only a 5 minute drive from The Quarters.
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Just over the road you will find the Delta Coffee cart, a must visit for fantastic coffee and a bite to eat before beginning your day of adventure or relaxation.
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Located in the centre of Turangi, Hydro Cafe offers a breakfast and lunch menu as well as cabinet food. Open from 8am-3pm, 7 days.
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Well worth the short drive to Taupo to Lionel's Bistro & Bar, serving breakfast from 7am right through to dinner and drinks.
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Relax
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Located just a short drive from The Quarters, family friendly swimming, tennis courts, playground and cafe.
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Taupo has beautiful boutique shopping, cafes, restaurants, swimming pools, hot pools and a fantastic playground in the town centre overlooking the Lake.
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Play golf at any of these outstanding courses, all located within an hour's drive from The Quarters
Turangi Golf Club
2.2km/1.4 miles & approx 3 minute driveTaupo Golf Club
54km/33.5 miles & approx 46 minute drive
Wairakei Golf Course
60km/37 miles & approx 50 minute drive
The Kinloch Club
69km/43 miles & approx 1 hour driveTaumarunui Golf Club
69km/43 miles & approx 1 hour drive
Families & Children
There are fabulous things to see and do for families of all ages in and around Turangi, for more visit the Love Taupō website.
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A short 45 minute drive is The Landing in Taupō, offering mini golf, an indoor playground, trampoline park, ninja course, arcade games, ten pin bowling as well as a restaurant and cafe.
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The National Trout Centre is a wonderful experience for children. In a picturesque setting you can explore the Fly Fishing museum, Rainbow Trout hatchery and even catch your very own trout.
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Located a few minutes drive away are the Tūrangi Turtle Pools, lane swimming, junior pool, toddler pool and climbing wall.
Tūrangi Turtle Pools
