Looking at a swamp covered in toetoe in Tongariro National Park. Toetoe, also known as Cortaderia toetoe, is a type of native tussock grass. It’s characterized by its long, feathery plumes that can reach heights of up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) or more. The plumes are often used in traditional Māori weaving and crafts.
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...
Looking up at the canopy of a forest on the lower flanks of Mount Ruapehu. These are predominately mountain...
Lush green grass with Mt Ruapehu in view. Surrounding this volcano are a number of diverse landscapes. While most...
Mount Ngauruhoe comes into view on State Highway 47 in Tongariro National Park. The volcano is part of the...
In view is the small town of Ohakune with Mount Ruapehu in the background. Ohakune is a great base...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
While much of the landscape around Mount Ruapehu consists of low scrub and tussock, there are also some tracts...
