Tracey's Guidebook

Tracey
Tracey's Guidebook

Things to do

Dinosaur House
102 Seddon St
Small entry fee and well worth a visit NZ motoring history with a 'museum' of hundreds of wrecked classic cars.
10 locals recommend
Horopito Motor Wreckers - Smash Palace
State Highway 4
10 locals recommend
Small entry fee and well worth a visit NZ motoring history with a 'museum' of hundreds of wrecked classic cars.
Beautiful for walking or biking in any season. The viaduct is amazing. Take a packed lunch.
22 locals recommend
Old Coach Road Bike Trail
22 locals recommend
Beautiful for walking or biking in any season. The viaduct is amazing. Take a packed lunch.
Camp overnight or come for a picnic and spot Whio or Blue Duck.
17 locals recommend
Ruatiti Domain
17 locals recommend
Camp overnight or come for a picnic and spot Whio or Blue Duck.
Awesome rainy day option for all ages. Good cafe too.
23 locals recommend
National Army Museum Waiouru
Hassett Drive
23 locals recommend
Awesome rainy day option for all ages. Good cafe too.
Only 45 mins from Raetihi an amazing and unique adventure.
26 locals recommend
Forgotten World Adventures
9 Hakiaha St
26 locals recommend
Only 45 mins from Raetihi an amazing and unique adventure.
Jet boat up the mighty Whanganui river to the historic bridge.
Bridge to Nowhere Lodge & Tours, Pipiriki Base
11 Owairua Rd
Jet boat up the mighty Whanganui river to the historic bridge.

Local products

Volcano Vibe Collective
43 Seddon St
All things RAETIHI. Local information/souvineers/maps/local products.
6 locals recommend
Raetihi Information Centre
46 Seddon St
6 locals recommend
All things RAETIHI. Local information/souvineers/maps/local products.

Sightseeing

156 locals recommend
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
156 locals recommend
The mighty maunga! stunning short walks at the base or up the access road. Head up at sunset during summer for spectacular views.
67 locals recommend
Mount Ruapehu
67 locals recommend
The mighty maunga! stunning short walks at the base or up the access road. Head up at sunset during summer for spectacular views.
A very much under rated part of NZ and Ruapehu history. You'll ideally have a 4WD and a bit of time to stop and look around.
Whanganui River Road
Whanganui River Road
A very much under rated part of NZ and Ruapehu history. You'll ideally have a 4WD and a bit of time to stop and look around.

Food Scene

Best BF and lunch in town local favorite for coffee and outdoor seating.
18 locals recommend
Angel Louise Internet Cafe & Restaurant
48 Seddon Street
18 locals recommend
Best BF and lunch in town local favorite for coffee and outdoor seating.
Best value Burgers and takeaways in the region.
7 locals recommend
Coach Cafe Raetihi
37 Seddon St
7 locals recommend
Best value Burgers and takeaways in the region.
Morning Bakery great pies and fresh bread.
35 locals recommend
The Blind Finch, Hamburgeria & Bakehouse - Ohakune
29 Goldfinch St
35 locals recommend
Morning Bakery great pies and fresh bread.