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GETTING HERE

Getting to Tūrangi

Driving to Tūrangi and Tongariro River Rafting is easier than you think. We are located at the southern end of Lake Taupō at The Rafting Centre, 133 Atirau Road, Tūrangi – just off State Highway 1.

Find us on Google Maps. Please park in our car park across the road from the building.

Approximate Drive Times

Taupō

44 min

Ruapehu

45 min

Hamilton

2 hr 30 min

Waitomo

2 hr 10 min

Rotorua

1 hr 40 min

New Plymouth

3 hr 50 min

Wellington

3 hr 50 min

Auckland

3 hr 40 min

Need a Ride?

Pickups from Tūrangi

We offer pickups across Tūrangi town. For National Park, transport services like My Waka Your Waka are recommended. For a pickup from Taupō, contact us – we may be able to assist depending on group size and location.

Want more to do while you’re here? Read our guide to things to do in Tūrangi.

 
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