Getting to Tangahoe Lodge
There are numerous ways to get to Tangahoe. They are a journey which adds to the uniqueness of our Lodge. Cars are definitely not an option, which means that you'll be surrounded in tranquility throughout your stay at Tangahoe.
Most of our guests use Mountain Air's service from their base at Ruapehu's Chateau (Tongariro National Park) with their Cessna 206. This is a 15 minute flight to the Lodge and provides the ultimate scenic flight into Tangahoe.
By Air - Chris Blyth (Taupo Airport)
Chris Blyth also provides a service into Tangahoe from Taupo Airport in his Cessna 185. Taking in a flight across New Zealand's biggest lake Taupo, along past Mount Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. Total flight time is 35 minutes of pure New Zealand bliss.
By Air - Mountain Air
Please contact us on arrival at Auckland International Airport at the Domestic counter of Mountain Air. You can fly direct from there or travel by road to Mountain Air at The Château Tongariro from where it is a 15 minute plane flight to the lodge. Alternatively we will meet you on arrival at Auckland International Airport.
Mountain Air prices start from $750 return for 3 people.
By Air - Helicopter
Keith McKenzie from FlyMySky (Taumaranui) provides access to Tangahoe with a Hughes 500D model chopper. This trip takes guests over the beautiful Tongariro National Park, across abandoned farmland and a birds eye view of the 'Bridge to Nowhere'.
FlyMySky choppers cost $2,000 return for 4 people.
By River - Whanganui River Adventures
Ken and Jo Howarth provide pick up and drop off access to the Lodge. The journey from Pipiriki to Tangahoe along the beautiful Whanganui river takes 40 minutes passing the world famous "Drop Scene" and Pururoto Caves. Visit the Whanganui River Adventures site here
