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Town in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
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Raetihi is a small town 11 km from the neighbouring town of Ohakune in the Ruapehu District of the central North Island of New Zealand. Near the beautiful Tongariro National Park, it boasts amazing views of the three sacred volcanoes of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe, and is a base for skiing and hiking in the park.
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A collection of over 100 dinosaur skeletons and models, which may be of particular interest to children.
Unless you visit Raetihi with your eyes shut, you won't miss seeing New Zealand's largest active volcano.
Local museum in the old railway station, with an old jail and police stables.
Mountain bike and run challenge
Built in 1915.
Escape the village and take a serene walk along the river track
The oldest continuing running rodeo in New Zealand
2 day trail bike ride through open farm land and forestry tracks
One-day or multi-day hiking in Tongariro National Park, including the world-class one-day Tongariro Alpine Crossing through volcanic landscapes.
In winter, go ski Mt Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park, the main ski area in the North Island.
New Zealand café with excellent coffee, cabinet foods and a full menu for breakfast and then lunch.
Motel with some cheaper hotel bedrooms. Cafe offering takeaways from $10.
Raetihi is small enough that the entire town is walking distance of the main shopping street, Seddon Street.
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