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.
Below Mount Ruapehu and on the lower flanks are areas of native forest. There are a number of trails...
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...
View of a lava field on the southern slopes of Mount Ruapehu. Created by an eruption where lava flowed...
Mount Ngauruhoe comes into view on State Highway 47 in Tongariro National Park. The volcano is part of the...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
The snow capped peak of Mount Ruapehu can be seen clearly above areas of forest, tussock, and ancient lava...
While much of the landscape around Mount Ruapehu consists of low scrub and tussock, there are also some tracts...
