Owhango is such an idyllic spot and so well located near to some of New Zealand's most popular outdoor activities.
Tramp through wild lowland forests or across volcanic terrain, ski Mt Ruapehu, canoe the Whanganui River or mountain bike the 42 Traverse, one of New Zealand's premium mountain bike trails.
Forest Lodge Motel and Cottages are based in Omaki Road, Owhango and a short walk to the Tongariro Forest Park. The Forest Park has a number of threatened plant and wildlife species live in the Tongariro Forest, including woodrose , two wetland orchids, North Island brown kiwi, kaka, falcon, blue duck, kereru and both long and short-tailed bats.