There's plenty of places to explore in the Tongariro/Taupo region. As well as the world heritage Tongariro National Park the area is known for its wide variety of walking tracks, Kaimanawa Forest Park and the Erua and Tongariro Forest parks.
If fishing is your thing Lake Taupo and its tributaries are world famous for the size and vigour of the Rainbow Trout.
The Taupo Fishery area is responsible for the management of the Taupo sports fishery. The rainbow and brown trout of Lake Taupo and its tributaries provide 30-40 per cent of the country’s freshwater sports fishing.
The north-east section of Tongariro National Park, Kaimanawa Forest Park, and Pukepoto and Rangitaiki conservation areas are all located in the Turangi/Taupo area. Here you’ll also find numerous lakeshore and river access reserves.
Much of Tongariro National Park, along with the Tongariro and Erua forests and the Rangataua Conservation area are managed in the Ruapehu area.
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New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Important notices for the Tongariro/Taupo region
Destination Lake Taupo website
Visit Ruapehu website
Tongariro National Park
Stop the spread of didymoCheck, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
