Ohakune Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the North Island of New Zealand
About Ohakune
Ohakune is well regarded as a winter destination within New Zealand. It is at the base ofRuapehu mountainand is known as the ski capital of the North Island. Winters are the busy season for Ohakune, attracting skiers from all over New Zealand, Australia and beyond. The town makes a delightful stopover in the summertime too, when visitors are fewer and the walks and hikes around town are inviting, with mountain biking particularly popular. The town is divided into two parts. The "upper" part, also called the Junction, is around the train station and its vicinity. It is home to a number of lodges, inns and cafes, and is also closest to Tongariro National Park. The lower part of town is larger and contains shops, restaurants, a tourist info center (i-site), as well as a riverside park.
Top Attractions in Ohakune
Explore the best things to see and do in Ohakune:
- ★National Army Museum
- ★Ohakune Railway Museum
- ★Ruapehu Mountain
- ★The World's Largest Carrot
Where to Eat in Ohakune
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chocolate Eclair Shop
- 🍴Cyprus Tree
Where to Stay in Ohakune
- 🏨LKNZ Backpackers
- 🏨Rocky Mountain Chalets
- 🏨YHA Ohakune
Ohakune Travel Guide Sections
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