Back when Pipers started in 1966 it was a ski lodge, but these days you'll find everyone from backpackers and adventurous couples to school groups and families staying here year-round. It's nothing flash, but it's got a ski shop on site, three spa pools, a games room, bar and dining area, Tongariro Crossing packages and, most importantly, history.
Pipers Lodge
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
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23.85 MILES
With no roads on either side, you don't need to be a genius to decipher this bridge's name. Originally built so that horses could cross the river to…
Nearby Taupo & the Ruapehu Region attractions
23.85 MILES
With no roads on either side, you don't need to be a genius to decipher this bridge's name. Originally built so that horses could cross the river to…