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.
The boardwalk over a wetland area containing tarns which are small mountain lakes. The walkway protects the fragile natural...
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...
A plume of white hot steam escapes out of Te Maari Crater on Mount Tongariro. Tongariro is the third...
Looking at a swamp covered in toetoe in Tongariro National Park. Toetoe, also known as Cortaderia toetoe, is a...
This section of the Mangawhero Falls Walk uses a boardwalk in order to navigate an area of tarns. Tarns...
View of Turoa Ski Field Car Park behind a small lake on the side of Mount Ruapehu. During winter,...
