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.
The Ohakune isite Visitor Information Centre specialize in local insights and advice for travelers exploring the Ruapehu region. They...
The snow capped peak of Mount Ruapehu can be seen clearly above areas of forest, tussock, and ancient lava...
Driving up Ohakune Mountain Road with the snow capped peak of Ruapehu in view. The road starts near the...
While much of the landscape around Mount Ruapehu consists of low scrub and tussock, there are also some tracts...
A plume of white hot steam escapes out of Te Maari Crater on Mount Tongariro. Tongariro is the third...
Mount Ngauruhoe is surrounded by tussock plains on the east and western sides. This view is seen from State...
This section of the Mangawhero Falls Walk uses a boardwalk in order to navigate an area of tarns. Tarns...
Looking at a swamp covered in toetoe in Tongariro National Park. Toetoe, also known as Cortaderia toetoe, is a...
