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 Tongariro Crossing is an alpine walk located in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. It is often...
View of Lake Rotoaira with Mount Tongariro in the background. In view is plume of white hot steam erupting...
In view is the small town of Ohakune with Mount Ruapehu in the background. Ohakune is a great base...
View of Mount Ngauruhoe and surrounding tussock hills in New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park. The volcano is an almost...
Mount Ngauruhoe is surrounded by tussock plains on the east and western sides. This view is seen from State...
View of a lava field on the southern slopes of Mount Ruapehu. Created by an eruption where lava flowed...
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...
