Turakina is an old Māori settlement situated southeast of Whanganui city on the North Island of New Zealand.

Turakina is notable as the site of the first of New Zealand's children's health camp, established by Elizabeth Gunn in November 1919.

However, after the migration of Ngāti Apa from the Bay of Plenty toward Rotoaira then south to the Rangitikei river, they found themselves slowly being taken over by generations of intermarriage with the latter tribe.

Scottish settlers arrived in the area in the 19th century, and their descendants still live there to the present day.

For example, Highland games are held every year late January, attracting many from around New Zealand.