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 Ohakune isite Visitor Information Centre specialize in local insights and advice for travelers exploring the Ruapehu region. They...
The Tongariro Crossing is an alpine walk located in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. It is often...
This section of the Mangawhero Falls Walk uses a boardwalk in order to navigate an area of tarns. Tarns...
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...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
The boardwalk over a wetland area containing tarns which are small mountain lakes. The walkway protects the fragile natural...
In view is the small town of Ohakune with Mount Ruapehu in the background. Ohakune is a great base...
