Turangi

Tūrangi is a town in the Waikato region, located at the southern end of Lake Taupō on State Highway 1 approximately 50 km south of Taupō. It is one of New Zealand's premier trout fishing destinations.

The Tongariro River flows through Tūrangi, renowned worldwide for its brown and rainbow trout fishing. The town is also the gateway for Tongariro National Park and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Taupō Airport (TUO), approximately 50 km north.

By Car / Road

Tūrangi is on State Highway 1, about a 35-minute drive south of Taupō. Bus services connect to Taupō and Wellington.

The town is walkable. A car is needed for the national park.

Tongariro River — World-famous trout fishing river.

Lake Taupō — Southern shore of the lake.

Tongariro National Park — 15 km south, with the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, ski fields, and Mount Ruapehu.

Tūrangi Trout Fishing Centre — Information and guiding for the Tongariro River.

Fish for trout in the Tongariro River — guided fishing trips available. Walk the Tongariro River trails. Walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (19 km, 7–8 hours). Ski at Mount Ruapehu.

Cafes and takeaways.

Cafes serve coffee.

Tūrangi has motels and a holiday park.

Tūrangi has a supermarket, fishing shops, and local stores.

• Taupō — 50 km north, lake town
• Tongariro National Park — 15 km south, Alpine Crossing
• Mount Ruapehu — ski fields 30 km south
• Whakapapa Village — 30 km south, ski field base
• Desert Road — scenic route through the Central Plateau