An ideal getaway for families or just the two of you, here you will find plenty of opportunities for relaxation and adventure. Splash in the swimming pool, soak in the hot tub, or get up a game of volleyball. The Recreation Room features pool and table tennis tables, fuse ball, games, a library and a big screen to catch sports or a movie. There’s a great covered BBQ area providing a sheltered area to gather. The Members’ Lounge boasts a roarting fire in the winter, where you can meet other guests and share tales of the day’s fishing or other outdoor adventures.<br /><br />Situated on the banks of the Tongariro River, this resort is an ideal base for excursions into the Tongariro National Park and Kaimanawa Forest Park, and convenient to a wide variety of outdoor activites. Lake Taupo and nearby inflowing streams have an international reputation for trout fishing. Here you can also enjoy whitewater rafting, rock and mountain climbing, hiking the Tongaririo Alpine Crossing, horse trekking over bush trails, water skiing on a crystal-clear lake, and bungy jumping. Or tee up in style at the Wairakei International Golf Course (55km) one of the country’s premier fairways, or stick to the lovely local course just a mintue’s drive away.