Below Mount Ruapehu and on the lower flanks are areas of native forest. There are a number of trails that allow exploration of these ancient forests. The photo is taken near the beginning of the Mangawhero Falls Walk.
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
The Tongariro Crossing is an alpine walk located in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. It is often...
Driving up Ohakune Mountain Road with the snow capped peak of Ruapehu in view. The road starts near the...
Mount Ngauruhoe comes into view on State Highway 47 in Tongariro National Park. The volcano is part of the...
While much of the landscape around Mount Ruapehu consists of low scrub and tussock, there are also some tracts...
The snow capped peak of Mount Ruapehu can be seen clearly above areas of forest, tussock, and ancient lava...
View of Mount Ngauruhoe and surrounding tussock hills in New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park. The volcano is an almost...
View of Lake Rotoaira with Mount Tongariro in the background. In view is plume of white hot steam erupting...
