Lush green grass with Mt Ruapehu in view. Surrounding this volcano are a number of diverse landscapes. While most areas around the volcano look like a desert being covered in black sand and tussock, this area of rich volcanic soil has been turned into pasture.
The Tongariro Crossing is an alpine walk located in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. It is often...
While much of the landscape around Mount Ruapehu consists of low scrub and tussock, there are also some tracts...
In view is the small town of Ohakune with Mount Ruapehu in the background. Ohakune is a great base...
The snow capped peak of Mount Ruapehu can be seen clearly above areas of forest, tussock, and ancient lava...
The boardwalk over a wetland area containing tarns which are small mountain lakes. The walkway protects the fragile natural...
View of Turoa Ski Field Car Park behind a small lake on the side of Mount Ruapehu. During winter,...
Looking up at the canopy of a forest on the lower flanks of Mount Ruapehu. These are predominately mountain...
This section of the Mangawhero Falls Walk uses a boardwalk in order to navigate an area of tarns. Tarns...
