OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

In addition to Chateau Tongariro’s rugged and natural 9-hole golf course and the sports courts at the Village Playground, the Dual World Heritage Tongariro National Park is a gigantic alpine adventure land in its own right. You can follow your own whims on the well defined walking tracks or join up with tours and guides to immerse yourself in the glory of nature.

Our hotel is the perfect base for everything from trout fishing to skiing, hiking, mountain biking and climbing. The level of activity is up to you, but a comfortable bed, a relaxing environment and delicious food to keep you going are guaranteed.

SKIING & HIKING

Whakapapa Ski Area needs no introduction for the people of New Zealand, and countless international travellers have also fallen for its charms.

With New Zealand’s biggest ski field minutes away, visitors to Chateau Tongariro are in the perfect position to enjoy the best that modern skiing has to offer. Lifts, trails, slopes and equipment are meticulously maintained, yet blend harmoniously with the natural environment.

HIKING

The world-renowned Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a challenging, 20km alpine trek that you’ll never forget, is often called the best one-day walk in New Zealand.

MOUNTAINS IN SUMMER

When the ski lifts go silent, the mountains hum to a different tune.

A chairlift ride up Mount Ruapehu in the summer lands you at Knoll Ridge Chalet, 2,020 metres above sea level, where you can sip wine while admiring the mountain and marvel at a photographic exhibition of historic eruptions.

The many other options available include a guided walk up to Mount Ruapehu’s sparkling Crater Lake and the gentle, 30-minute Meads Wall Walk, where can discover the area’s links with “”The Lord of the Rings””. Just pick up a map from the Whakapapa Visitor Centre to open up a world of possibilities.

TROUT FISHING

Many anglers vouch that Tongariro trout fishing is the best in the world, and the likes of the Queen Mother and American President Jimmy Carter are among those who have visited to cast a fly or 2.

From dry-fly and nymph-fly fishing in rivers and backcountry streams to heli-fishing in remote wilderness rivers, there’s no end to the fishing opportunities in the Tongariro region.

If you can pull yourself away from the water, you can discover more at the National Trout Centre in Turangi, only 40 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

ENLIGHTENED PROVISIONS

In a spirit of inclusivity and camaraderie, Chateau Tongariro Hotel embraces a world culture that broadens the experience for all of our guests.

The hotel can provide the Holy Bible or Holy Quran and prayer mats upon request as well as access to a prayer room during their stay, while our multicultural workforce includes citizens of countries from all over the world. Muslim-friendly meals can also be arranged for advance group bookings.
We also provide meals for people with special diets. Whether this is due to allergies or guest beliefs, our menus are curated to ensure guests will have delicious options available for their enjoyment.