We are super close to the action!

We are super close to the action!

Sportsmans Lodge is the ideal accommodation choice for fly fishermen, hiking and walking groups, site-seers, skiers and cyclists.

Turangi, only a short drive from the tourist mecca of Taupo, offers an abundance of amazing hikes, some of the best fly fishing in the world as well as a huge range of other activities including white water rafting, kayaking, exploring geothermal wonders, horse treks, guided lake or river fishing trips, thermal and community swimming pools and even indoor rock climbing.

Fishing

Fishing

The Tongariro river is classed as one of the best trout fishing rivers in the world where you can catch both rainbow and brown trout all year ‘round and the Sportsmans Lodge is under 5 minutes walk from the world famous Bridge Pool.

You can literally step into your waders from your room and take a short stroll of less than a 100m out our backyard to be standing on the banks of the mighty Tongariro.

Exploring the Central Plateau

On our door step we have some of New Zealand's most stunning scenery

If mountain biking is your thing there are plenty of options nearby starting with the Tongariro River Trail, an easy, mainly flat track suitable for families and casual riders that goes right past our back door.

You may also choose to mountain bike through the Kaimanawa Forest Park, the spectacular Timber Trail or nip in to Taupo to make us of Craters Mountain Bike Park. 42T is super handy too.

We are of course home to the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing – NZ’s greatest one day walk and close there are a large number of enjoyable walks to suit all abilities including Lake Rotopounamu (1.5hrs), Taranaki Falls (2hrs) and Tama Lakes (5- 6hrs).

This area is our playground too so if you need some help deciding what to do first then sing out - we're more than happy to help.

Exploring the Central Plateau