While Roanoke has become very popular over the past ten years as a fishing lodge and is the 'home base' for Dream Streams Fly Fishing - (www.dreamstreams.co.nz ), we also look after many guests who are not interested in fishing and just want a relaxing holiday close to the many varied attractions on the Central Plateau of the North Island. Every year we look after guests from all around the world as well as many New Zealanders, and our annual guest return rate is approximately 35% ! Other Activities * Safe swimming, 100 metres * Boat ramp, 200 metres * Whakapapa skifield - Mt Ruapehu, 45 minutes * Turoa skifield - Mt Ruapehu, 75 minutes * Tongariro World Heritage Park and Tongariro Crossing, (described as one of the best one day walks in the world) - 30 minutes * Excellent 18 hole golf course - Turangi, 15 minutes. (Green fees only $20.00 per round) !! * Wide selection of scenic bush and river walks * Privately guided fly fishing and casting tuition with Ross, (all equipment supplied free of charge if required) * Privately guided snow skiing with Ross * Nature tourism * Thermal pools * Charter boat fishing on lake arranged.