Schnapps Bar
The most popular bar-restaurant in National Park village, with fireplaces, mini golf and hearty meals that hikers love.
Located at the junction of State Highway 4 and Findlay Street in National Park village (Waimarino), this bar-restaurant is the most popular spot in the small town where most Tongariro Alpine Crossing hikers stay, and it has long ranked first on local review sites. It has two fireplaces and a pool table, and the outdoor beer garden looks out over the snowy mountains. There is also mini golf next door. The menu is generous New Zealand pub food, with signature lamb shank and kūmara mash, burgers, ribs, venison pie and vegetarian corn fritters. The venue gets busy in the evenings after hikes, and prices are mid-range.
Opening hours
Daily from midday to evening; please check the venue for current hours
Nearby sights
- Tawhai Falls (Gollum's Pool)
- Silica Rapids
- Whakapapa Village & Visitor Centre
- Taranaki Falls
- Whakapapa Ski Area & Sky Waka
- Mangawhero Falls
- Tūroa Ski Area
- Waitonga Falls