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Town in Waikato, New Zealand
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Turangi is a town of 3,840 (2023) at the south end of Lake Taupo, in the Central North Island of New Zealand.
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Freshwater aquarium and flyfishing museum. Also a creche for young endangered whio (blue duck) for Dec-Mar approx.
A variety of rafting experiences, including raft fishing and a blue duck experience, featuring the endangered native whio (blue duck).
Walk or mountain bike. It's 15 km in total, but you can walk just parts of it. You can start it at i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Tongariro National Trout Centre is on the route.
Cafe.
Pretty good pub food.
Purpose-built 18-person backpackers, which also offers Tongariro Alpine Crossing Transport. Set amongst native gardens with kitchen, open-plan living area, wood fire, huge sun deck. Heaters in all bedrooms, blankets, full laundry facilities and always-hot showers. BBQ, hammocks, walk-in drying room, and specialised gear storage facilities for snow and fishing gear. Fast Internet, computers available.
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