New Zealands Premier Freshwater Centre

Welcome to the Tongariro National Trout Centre a unique freshwater experience where visitors of all ages can learn, explore, and connect with the story of trout, rivers, conservation, and the environment.

As a not-for-profit charitable trust, strongly supported by volunteers and our local community, every visit helps support freshwater education, conservation initiatives, and the ongoing care of this special place. Thank you for your support.

Explore our museum, native freshwater aquarium, working hatchery, nature walk, and underwater viewing chamber; feed wild trout in the stream and discover the rich history and ecology of the Tongariro region.

General Admission Includes:

  • Museum
  • Native Freshwater Aquarium
  • Working Hatchery (since 1926)
  • Nature Walk
  • Underwater Viewing Chamber

Admission Prices:

  • Adult — $22
  • Senior — $20
  • Child — $12

Open Daily: 10am – 3pm

**KIDS FISHING EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - USE CODE MAY2026**

Only valid during May

Nau mai, haere mai — we look forward to welcoming you.

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  • Native Aquarium

    View one of New Zealands best collections of native freshwater fish. Our aquarium has Giant Kokopu, Koura, Tuna and Koaro to name a few species endemic to Aotearoa. Our local ika can be very shy and are especially adept at camouflage or hiding in their environment. Come and see if you can spot them.

  • Flyfishing Museum

    Learn about the history of Trout and Fly fishing on the Tongariro River, one of the best fishing rivers in the world. Rainbow Trout were introduced to New Zealand around the turn of the century and have been challenging anglers from all over the world who come here to try and catch them.

  • Rainbow Trout hatchery

    Walk through the original hatchery building and see where millions of trout fry were raised. Built in the early 1920s to grow trout populations, the facility is now used to provide a sustainable supply of trout for the childrens fishing pond, giving kids a chance to try their hand at fly fishing and catch their first Rainbow Trout.

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