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.
The Ohakune isite Visitor Information Centre specialize in local insights and advice for travelers exploring the Ruapehu region. They...
Lush green grass with Mt Ruapehu in view. Surrounding this volcano are a number of diverse landscapes. While most...
Looking at a swamp covered in toetoe in Tongariro National Park. Toetoe, also known as Cortaderia toetoe, is a...
The boardwalk over a wetland area containing tarns which are small mountain lakes. The walkway protects the fragile natural...
Mount Ngauruhoe comes into view on State Highway 47 in Tongariro National Park. The volcano is part of the...
While much of the landscape around Mount Ruapehu consists of low scrub and tussock, there are also some tracts...
The Tongariro Crossing is an alpine walk located in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. It is often...
Below Mount Ruapehu and on the lower flanks are areas of native forest. There are a number of trails...
