Guidebook for Ohakune
Sightseeing
The ride up in the chairlift is spectacular as you are carried up the mountain over jagged rocks and waterfalls to the cafe right up among the peaks. Access by driving up the road from National Park to Whakapapa Skifield, buy your lift ticket at the shop, and away you go!
Pātaka (The Larder) at Knoll Ridge Chalet
The ride up in the chairlift is spectacular as you are carried up the mountain over jagged rocks and waterfalls to the cafe right up among the peaks. Access by driving up the road from National Park to Whakapapa Skifield, buy your lift ticket at the shop, and away you go!
Ohakune's main street goes straight up towards the mountain - just 18 minutes from Shannon Cottage. An easy drive on a winding road with lots of places to pull off and park to see waterfalls, alpine plants, and stunning views.
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Turoa
Ohakune Mountain RoadOhakune's main street goes straight up towards the mountain - just 18 minutes from Shannon Cottage. An easy drive on a winding road with lots of places to pull off and park to see waterfalls, alpine plants, and stunning views.
An astonishing collection of (wrecked) old and vintage cars that will dazzle car fans and have photographers grabbing for their cameras. Coin donation to visit and look around.
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Horopito Motor Wreckers - Smash Palace
State Highway 4An astonishing collection of (wrecked) old and vintage cars that will dazzle car fans and have photographers grabbing for their cameras. Coin donation to visit and look around.
Parks & Nature
Drive towards The Tongariro Chateau and the falls are just a short walk from the road. Utterly lovely spot that's wild and unspoiled.
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Chutes Tawhai (Piscine de Gollum)
Drive towards The Tongariro Chateau and the falls are just a short walk from the road. Utterly lovely spot that's wild and unspoiled.
Arts & Culture
Interesting for train enthusiasts in particular with a few local artifacts as well. Cafe nearby too.
Ohakune museum
62 Thames StInteresting for train enthusiasts in particular with a few local artifacts as well. Cafe nearby too.
Essentials
The only supermarket in town, and it's not open 24/7 so grab what you need before closing time. (Check online for current hours.)
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New World Ohakune
12 Goldfinch StThe only supermarket in town, and it's not open 24/7 so grab what you need before closing time. (Check online for current hours.)