Ohakune is a small but bustling town at the southern gateway to the Tongariro National Park World Heritage Site. It is famous for being the Carrot Capital of New Zealand but is renowned for being the ski capital of the North Island. It’s a fantastic location and fittingly lends itself to the phrase “where adventures begin”.

In winter skiers and boarders flock to Ohakune to take in what the largest ski area in New Zealand has to offer, then enjoy Ohakune’s varied entertainment, restaurants, cafes and other winter activities in the area.

In summer Ohakune is a fantastic base for visitors wanting to experience the many outdoor activities whether it is biking, canoeing on the Whanganui River, Golf or taking in some of the many mountain treks on Mt Ruapehu and in the national parks.

All year round the area’s abundance of cycle and walking tracks can be enjoyed by all levels of fitness. Do a full day, or just a short 30min walk/bike ride, it’s not important how long, but doing it is a must!

How Do I Get To Ohakune?

As Ohakune is a major gateway to the Tongariro National Park, it is serviced by a good range of transport options. Take the train or bus from Wellington or Auckland, or hire a car and drive. Talk to us about your preferred method of travel and we can help advise on your best, quickest, cheapest or most scenic route.

An example of driving distances from the following North Island AIRPORTS:           

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