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 snow capped peak of Mount Ruapehu can be seen clearly above areas of forest, tussock, and ancient lava...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
Mount Ngauruhoe is surrounded by tussock plains on the east and western sides. This view is seen from State...
Driving up Ohakune Mountain Road with the snow capped peak of Ruapehu in view. The road starts near the...
Lush green grass with Mt Ruapehu in view. Surrounding this volcano are a number of diverse landscapes. While most...
The Ohakune isite Visitor Information Centre specialize in local insights and advice for travelers exploring the Ruapehu region. They...
The Tongariro Crossing is an alpine walk located in the center of New Zealand’s North Island. It is often...
While much of the landscape around Mount Ruapehu consists of low scrub and tussock, there are also some tracts...
