Summer Fun!
Adventure doesn't stop at Wally's Pad over the summer months with mountain biking, jet boating, canoeing, bush walking/tramping, hunting & fishing all being popular activities thanks to the nearby 42nd Traverse, Mangapurua Track, Whanganui River and dual world heritage Tongariro National Park.
Traditionally New Zealander's swarm to beaches for summer holidays but we encourage intrepid travellers to come and check out what everyone else is missing. Discover the serenity of ancient rainforests, conquer NZ's best one day walk - the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, mountain bike the Mangapurua Track or be one of the first to cycle NZ's latest leg of the developing National Cycleway. Swim and play in pristine rivers or a volcanic plunge pool on Mt Rupaheu fed and heated by melting snow as it runs over hot rocks on glorious summer days.
Light an outdoor fire and toast marshmellows as Mt Ruapehu turns pink in the setting sun and enjoy a drink while the stars come out on a balmy summer night. All of this is yours to explore and enjoy, away from the maddening crowd. Click here for discounted summer rates at Wally's Pad
Raetihi Village
Wally's Pad sits on the edge of Raetihi, an historic, pioneering timber town established in 1893. Local attractions include the waimarino museum & the southern hemisphere's oldest theatre.
There are many popular regular events held in Raetihi; Waimarino art awards, Waimarino A'n'P show, The Raetihi Ripper, The Raetihi Country Markets, Golden Shears competition and much more. Click here to discover more of Raetihi
Summer Fun
Wally's Pad in summer is like another world. Often overlooked by kiwi's flocking to beaches, the spectacular scenery is an undiscovered paradise of pristine rivers & waterfalls, ancient rainforests & awe inspiring volcanoes.
A treasure trove of summer fun awaits anyone adventurous enough to explore Ruapehu between November and April...and it comes at a discount rate too! Click here for more info on summer at Wally's Pad
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