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.
Looking up at the canopy of a forest on the lower flanks of Mount Ruapehu. These are predominately mountain...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
The boardwalk over a wetland area containing tarns which are small mountain lakes. The walkway protects the fragile natural...
The Ohakune isite Visitor Information Centre specialize in local insights and advice for travelers exploring the Ruapehu region. They...
View of Turoa Ski Field Car Park behind a small lake on the side of Mount Ruapehu. During winter,...
The Tongariro Crossing is an alpine walk located in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. It is often...
View of a lava field on the southern slopes of Mount Ruapehu. Created by an eruption where lava flowed...
Mount Ngauruhoe is surrounded by tussock plains on the east and western sides. This view is seen from State...
