While much of the landscape around Mount Ruapehu consists of low scrub and tussock, there are also some tracts of forests that cover some of the lower flanks of the mountain. Predominate forests here are beech and podocarp rainforest.
Driving up Ohakune Mountain Road with the snow capped peak of Ruapehu in view. The road starts near the...
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...
The Ohakune isite Visitor Information Centre specialize in local insights and advice for travelers exploring the Ruapehu region. They...
The boardwalk over a wetland area containing tarns which are small mountain lakes. The walkway protects the fragile natural...
A plume of white hot steam escapes out of Te Maari Crater on Mount Tongariro. Tongariro is the third...
Below Mount Ruapehu and on the lower flanks are areas of native forest. There are a number of trails...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
