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.
Mount Ngauruhoe is surrounded by tussock plains on the east and western sides. This view is seen from State...
Looking up at the canopy of a forest on the lower flanks of Mount Ruapehu. These are predominately mountain...
This section of the Mangawhero Falls Walk uses a boardwalk in order to navigate an area of tarns. Tarns...
Mount Ngauruhoe comes into view on State Highway 47 in Tongariro National Park. The volcano is part of the...
Lush green grass with Mt Ruapehu in view. Surrounding this volcano are a number of diverse landscapes. While most...
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...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
