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.
View of Turoa Ski Field Car Park behind a small lake on the side of Mount Ruapehu. During winter,...
View of a lava field on the southern slopes of Mount Ruapehu. Created by an eruption where lava flowed...
The Ohakune isite Visitor Information Centre specialize in local insights and advice for travelers exploring the Ruapehu region. They...
Below Mount Ruapehu and on the lower flanks are areas of native forest. There are a number of trails...
The boardwalk over a wetland area containing tarns which are small mountain lakes. The walkway protects the fragile natural...
Driving up Ohakune Mountain Road with the snow capped peak of Ruapehu in view. The road starts near the...
Mount Ngauruhoe is surrounded by tussock plains on the east and western sides. This view is seen from State...
The Tongariro Crossing is an alpine walk located in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. It is often...
