Two lambs bathing in the sun on lush pasture land in New Zealand’s Central Plateau area near Mount Ruapehu.
Mt Ruapehu photos
About
About Mt Ruapehu
Our photos of Mt Ruapehu include the volcano and flora and fauna on the slopes of this peak.
Mt Ruapehu is an active volcano located in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest active volcano in New Zealand and has erupted several times in the past century, most recently in 1995 and 1996.
Mt Ruapehu is a popular destination for skiing in the winter, with two major ski resorts located on its slopes. In the summer, visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities.
Mt Ruapehu is part of the Tongariro National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its natural beauty and cultural significance.
The mountain is the tallest peak in the North Island, standing at 2,797 meters (9,177 feet). While the mountain is tall, it has a flattish top due to eruptions where it blew its top. There are a total of 18 glaciers on the mountain and below the snowline are some ancient beech forests and a few spectacular waterfalls.
For more photos of Mt Ruapehu, visit Virtual New Zealand.
Mt Ruapehu in New Zealand has some lush farmland near its slopes due to volcanic soil and regular rainfall.
View of Turoa Ski Field outside of the ski season. You can see ski lifts surrounded by snow, but...
A tract of Beech Forest on the lower slopes of Mount Ruapehu, a volcano in New Zealand.
A road sign on Ohakune Mountain Road on Mount Ruapehu alerting drivers to the presence of New Zealand’s national...
Mangawhero Falls on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu is easily accessible from the road to Turoa ski field. The...
View of Mount Ruapehu with the Chateau just visible. The Chateau Tongariro Hotel as it is known is a...
View from State Highway 4 of Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park.
View of Ohakune Mountain Road in New Zealand. The road connects the town of Ohakune with Turoa Ski Field...
Mount Ruapehu as seen from the Rangipo Desert. The Rangipo Desert is a desert-like environment located in New Zealand’s...
Recent Comments