Other Activities

Extreme Backpackers is ideally placed for easy access to startlingly varied terrain which provides great scope for all manner of activities.

Turangi itself is situated on the world famous Tongariro River on the final stretch before it flows into the southern end of Lake Taupo. And, of course, just to the south-west is the National Park.

The Tongariro River is renowned the world over for outstanding fishing to be had in the crystal clear water that flows through a myriad of pools as it winds it way to Lake Taupo.

There's far more to the Tongriro than fishing alone:

• Fishing
• Jet Boating
• White Water Rafting
• Kayaking

Tongariro National Park is New Zealand’s oldest National Park and a World Heritage area. Paramount Ngati Tuwharetoa Chief, Te Heuheu Tukino IV (Horonuku), gifted the peaks of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe to the people of New Zealand in 1887, forming the nucleus of Tongariro National Park.

The parks World Heritage status recognises its important Maori cultural association as well as its volcanic features. The peaks of Tongariro are the centre of the lives of the Ngati Tuwharetoa, (the iwi people) who have historically occupied this area. The mountains are their mana (pride). The spiritual and cultural values are felt when visiting this diverse landscape. The volcanoes and their surroundings are considered to be a natural site of universal value.

• Skiing / Boarding
• Flights over the stunning park
• Horse Trekking
• Quad Biking

Lake Taupo is the largest lake in New Zealand, set in a lush explosion of flora and fauna. With hundreds of bays, coves and beaches you can always find a quiet spot for a spot of fishing or whatever takes your fancy. Alternatively there are enough water sports to keep even the most avid adrenaline junky going.

• Fishing from a launch
• Sailing
• Bungy Jumping
• Skydiving
• Windsurfing
• Golf
• Scuba Diving