Tongariro River

The Tongariro River originates in the Central Plateau of the North Island where it is fed by numerous tributaries that flow off the surrounding mountains and hill ranges. It then winds its way north, through the township of Turangi before entering Lake Taupo via a number of river mouths.

The Tongariro River is New Zealand's most fished river, and is a drawcard for anglers the world over, who come to the Tongariro to fish for spawning Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, which run up the river from the lake to spawn over the colder winter months.