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.
Driving up Ohakune Mountain Road with the snow capped peak of Ruapehu in view. The road starts near the...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
Looking up at the canopy of a forest on the lower flanks of Mount Ruapehu. These are predominately mountain...
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,...
View of Lake Rotoaira with Mount Tongariro in the background. In view is plume of white hot steam erupting...
Mount Ngauruhoe comes into view on State Highway 47 in Tongariro National Park. The volcano is part of the...
This section of the Mangawhero Falls Walk uses a boardwalk in order to navigate an area of tarns. Tarns...
