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...
Looking up at the canopy of a forest on the lower flanks of Mount Ruapehu. These are predominately mountain...
Mount Ngauruhoe comes into view on State Highway 47 in Tongariro National Park. The volcano is part of the...
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...
In view is the small town of Ohakune with Mount Ruapehu in the background. Ohakune is a great base...
Looking at a swamp covered in toetoe in Tongariro National Park. Toetoe, also known as Cortaderia toetoe, is a...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
