Turangi is known the world over as "The Trout Fishing Capital" of the world. Rainbow and Brown trout of great sizes can be caught in the Tongariro River, Lake Taupo, Lake Rotoaira, Lake Otamangakau and the many streams and rivers that run into these lakes.

Owned and operated by Margaret and Kenneth Toon, Ika Lodge offers superior accommodation, by the Island Pool, on the banks of the world famous Tongariro River.

Established in 1955 as a trout fishing lodge, Ika has since been used as a private residence and now Ika offers superior bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation for anglers and travellers from all over the world.

The Lodge offers two suites with private facilities, a two bedroom apartment and a three bedroom bungalow. Margaret and Kenneth provide superb breakfasts and dinners for the lodge guests. The accent on their meals is the "New Zealand flavour".

Ika is only 30 minutes away from both Taupo and the ski fields of Mount Ruapehu and the world famous Tongariro Crossing. Activities include horse riding, white water rafting, skiing, water skiing, hiking, mountain biking, volcanic tours, bird watching, deer hunting, pig hunting and small game hunting to name a few.