Taumarunui

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With the Whanganui National Park on one side and the Tongariro World Heritage area on the other, Taumarunui is a perfect base for adventure.

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Located at the junction of the Whanganui and Ongarue Rivers, Taumarunui is the launching point for canoe trips into the Whanganui National Park. With waterways in every direction, it’s also a popular trout fishing destination. In winter, the town is a cost-effective place to stay if you aim to ski Whakapapa on Mount Ruapehu. Taumarunui has a comprehensive range of shops and services, a good choice of accommodation and a tasty selection of eating places. The local golf course is often praised for its scenery. 28 kilometres south of Taumarunui is the Raurimu Spiral - a most amazing feat of railway engineering. It’s best appreciated from the train.

Functional facts: Approx. population 2650, i-SITE Visitor Centre, train station.

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