Guidebook for Kakahi
Food Scene
On Lake Taupo lake front with stunning views and excellent food. Reservations recommended 07-3866442
26 locals recommend
Lakeland House Restaurant
88 Waihi RdOn Lake Taupo lake front with stunning views and excellent food. Reservations recommended 07-3866442
The Station Cafe
18 Findlay StExcellent food 07-8922881
Beautiful historical building, tramping and skiing on the door step. On Sundays there is a life pianist playing. 0800 242 832
30 locals recommend
Chateau Tongariro Hotel
State Highway 48Beautiful historical building, tramping and skiing on the door step. On Sundays there is a life pianist playing. 0800 242 832
Parks & Nature
Private pools as well as a public one. Great for soaking on a cold or rainy day. There is a lovely short thermal walk as well, very worthwhile.
54 locals recommend
Tokaanu Thermal Pools
Mangaroa StreetPrivate pools as well as a public one. Great for soaking on a cold or rainy day. There is a lovely short thermal walk as well, very worthwhile.
Kakahi Glowworms
Walking through the glow worm cutting at night is like a magical fairy tale
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The famous Tongariro Crossing
Whakapapa River
Fly fishing paradise
Sightseeing
There is a choice of options, from jet boat rides to "ride the rails". Visit the website on http://www.forgottenworldadventures.co.nz/
26 locals recommend
Forgotten World Adventures
9 Hakiaha StThere is a choice of options, from jet boat rides to "ride the rails". Visit the website on http://www.forgottenworldadventures.co.nz/
Your starting point for the Tongariro crossing or cycle trails, indoor climbing, lots of hikes etc
9 locals recommend
National Park
Your starting point for the Tongariro crossing or cycle trails, indoor climbing, lots of hikes etc
Entertainment & Activities
Whakapapa
Blazing Paddles
985 State Hwy 4Paddle from Cherry Grove to Ohinepane. A must-do one day canoe trip.
Tongariro River Rafting
95 Atirau RdA blazing white water rafting experience
07-386 6409
Shopping
The iconic general store in Kakaki. Here you can find basic food and other items as well as everything you might need for fishing in the Whakapapa river
Kakahi General Store
405 Waitea Branch RdThe iconic general store in Kakaki. Here you can find basic food and other items as well as everything you might need for fishing in the Whakapapa river
Getting Around
Kiwi Mountain Bikes
Go bike the TimberTrail. One or multiple days. Bike hired and transport to Ongarue.
www.thetimbertrail.co.nz
Epic Cycle Adventures
Bennett RoadGo bike the TimberTrail. One or multiple days. Bike hired and transport to Ongarue.
www.thetimbertrail.co.nz