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.
View of Turoa Ski Field Car Park behind a small lake on the side of Mount Ruapehu. During winter,...
Mount Ngauruhoe comes into view on State Highway 47 in Tongariro National Park. The volcano is part of the...
The boardwalk over a wetland area containing tarns which are small mountain lakes. The walkway protects the fragile natural...
While much of the landscape around Mount Ruapehu consists of low scrub and tussock, there are also some tracts...
Looking up at the canopy of a forest on the lower flanks of Mount Ruapehu. These are predominately mountain...
The snow capped peak of Mount Ruapehu can be seen clearly above areas of forest, tussock, and ancient lava...
This section of the Mangawhero Falls Walk uses a boardwalk in order to navigate an area of tarns. Tarns...
The Ohakune isite Visitor Information Centre specialize in local insights and advice for travelers exploring the Ruapehu region. They...
