View of a lava field on the southern slopes of Mount Ruapehu. Created by an eruption where lava flowed down the side of the mountain, they are mostly rocky environments with little vegetation growth. The rocky surface is often sharp and bumpy making it hard to walk across. You can also see forests and Ohakune Mountain Road below.
Mount Ngauruhoe is surrounded by tussock plains on the east and western sides. This view is seen from State...
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...
Looking at a swamp covered in toetoe in Tongariro National Park. Toetoe, also known as Cortaderia toetoe, is a...
Below Mount Ruapehu and on the lower flanks are areas of native forest. There are a number of trails...
Driving up Ohakune Mountain Road with the snow capped peak of Ruapehu in view. The road starts near the...
This section of the Mangawhero Falls Walk uses a boardwalk in order to navigate an area of tarns. Tarns...
Lush green grass with Mt Ruapehu in view. Surrounding this volcano are a number of diverse landscapes. While most...
