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.
Mount Ngauruhoe is surrounded by tussock plains on the east and western sides. This view is seen from State...
View of a lava field on the southern slopes of Mount Ruapehu. Created by an eruption where lava flowed...
The boardwalk over a wetland area containing tarns which are small mountain lakes. The walkway protects the fragile natural...
An unobstructed view of Mount Ruapehu in the central North Island from a large wetlands area containing native grasses....
In view is the small town of Ohakune with Mount Ruapehu in the background. Ohakune is a great base...
Mount Ngauruhoe comes into view on State Highway 47 in Tongariro National Park. The volcano is part of the...
Looking up at the canopy of a forest on the lower flanks of Mount Ruapehu. These are predominately mountain...
This section of the Mangawhero Falls Walk uses a boardwalk in order to navigate an area of tarns. Tarns...
