Lochwood Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great Skifield with new Gondola up to a restaurant with worldclass views.
49 locals recommend
Whakapapa
Great Skifield with new Gondola up to a restaurant with worldclass views.
Fantastic place to take the family and see trout. Enjoyable and educational. A must visit at least once!
32 locals recommend
Tongariro National Trout Centre
257 State Hwy 1Fantastic place to take the family and see trout. Enjoyable and educational. A must visit at least once!
Mountain biking or walking, a beautiful morning or afternoon out getting some fresh air.
Tongariro River Trail
Tongariro River TrailMountain biking or walking, a beautiful morning or afternoon out getting some fresh air.
Ani Miria Place
Ani Miria PlaceA great beach for swimming and water activities. Lake access for trailer boats.
A 30 minute scenic drive from Turangi is this magical walk. An abundance of bird life can be encountered on this walk. A shallow lake allows for a refreshing swim in the warmer months!
Rotopounamu Track
Te Ponanga Saddle RoadA 30 minute scenic drive from Turangi is this magical walk. An abundance of bird life can be encountered on this walk. A shallow lake allows for a refreshing swim in the warmer months!
Rafting New Zealand
95 Ngawaka PlA nice climb to see the marina & surrounds. Suitable for all ages - moderate fitness recommended.
Recreation Reserve
A nice climb to see the marina & surrounds. Suitable for all ages - moderate fitness recommended.
New marina with great launching facilities (not yet show in photos) Please purchase marina launch ticket before launching. These are available from various locations including the Challenge Service Station on State Highway 1, 1 minute drive north.
A great place to also view the variety of boats coming and going and in the marina.
Motuoapa Marina
New marina with great launching facilities (not yet show in photos) Please purchase marina launch ticket before launching. These are available from various locations including the Challenge Service Station on State Highway 1, 1 minute drive north.
A great place to also view the variety of boats coming and going and in the marina.
Food scene
Local favourite, just around the corner from the marina, on State Highway 1. Great for brunch after a stroll around the marina or after a walk up to the reserve.
8 locals recommend
Licorice Cafe
57 State Hwy 1Local favourite, just around the corner from the marina, on State Highway 1. Great for brunch after a stroll around the marina or after a walk up to the reserve.
Turangi Tavern
277 Te Rangitautahanga RdGood size, tatsy meals and a great place to relax with a drink.
Rust Licensed Gourmet Burger Bar
Floating Rock Cafe
30 Riverpark DrLake edge dining. A lovely spot for a meal or cuppa. A completely different outlook to the lake.
26 locals recommend
Lakeland House Restaurant
88 Waihi RdLake edge dining. A lovely spot for a meal or cuppa. A completely different outlook to the lake.
Hare & Copper
134 Grace RdCreel Tackle House & Cafe
189 Taupahi RdRecreation
Taupo Wake Park
201 Karetoto Rd