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Mount Ruapehu Travel Guide
In the middle of the Tongariro National Park lies Mount Ruapehu - one of the three volcanoes that ma...
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Things to Do in Mount Ruapehu

Things to see and do in Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ruapehu highlights, Mount Ruapehu activities and attractions, and points of interest in Mount Ruapehu - the Jasons Mount Ruapehu Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Mount Ruapehu.

  • Tongariro National Park
    This magnificent alpine area is a World Heritage Site and famous for its tussock plains, snow-capped volcanoes, coloured lakes and alpine treks. The park is a haven for walkers during summer, and for skiers during the winter. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts provide access to 1800 hectares of terrain.
  • Whanganui National Park
    Home to the country's longest navigable river (329km), Whanganui offers superb opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, jetboating, hunting and hiking. The park is home to one of New Zealand's Great Walks – the stretch of river between Pipiriki and Taumarunui south.
  • Walking
    The 17km-long Ohakune Mountain Road offers a fine selection of scenic walks through native forest, including walks to Waitonga Falls, Lake Surprise, Mangawhero Falls and the Mangawhero Forest Walk. The Ruapehu Visitor Centre has maps and information detailing popular walks. Within Tongariro National Park, the seven-hour Tongariro Alpine Crossing is the North Island’s most popular day trek. Ohakune Field Centre has maps and information for the southern side of the park.
  • Ohakune Mountain Road
    All year round this scenic road provides a stunning drive up through the bushclad slopes of Mount Ruapehu, past mountain streams, the Mangawhero Falls, and out through the bushline to the skifield carpark.
  • Mangawhero Falls
    These spectacular 23m-high falls can be reached via a track (10 minutes return) which starts 13km up Ohakune Mountain Road.
  • Mountain biking
    During summer, the 17km-long Ruapehu Descent (Ohakune Mountain Road) is a popular ride, while east of Ohakune there are good forest trails around Rangataua. Mountain bikes can be hired in the town.
  • Horse riding
    Ruapehu Homestead (east of the town on SH40) offers trail rides through the back-country bush.
  • Scenic Flights
    Mountain Air offers a three mountain volcanic flight - a stunning experience of thermal and volcanic activity including many colourful mountain lakes.
  • Adventure
    Other adventure activities you can do in the area include whitewater rafting, kayaking and four-wheel driving.
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  • Discovery Lodge, National Park Camping & Holiday Parks
    Discovery Lodge
    Discovery Lodge is unique, high quality accommodation optimally set within spitting distance of Tongariro National Park. The only camping ground with panoramic views of all 3 volcanoes, the lodge is surrounded by 10 acres of...
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  • Ossies Motels & Chalets, Ohakune Motels & Motor Lodges
    Ossies Motels & Chalets
    Ossies Motels & Chalets offer self-contained chalet/apartment accommodation in Ohakune. Accommodation consist of 14 self-contained units including 4 x 1 bedroom, sleep 5-6; 6 x 2 bedroom, sleep 6-8 with heat...
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  • Taumarunui Holiday Park, Taumarunui Camping & Holiday Parks
    Taumarunui Holiday Park
    Taumarunui Holiday Park offers Qualmark 3-star plus Holiday Park and camping ground accommodation in Taumarunui. Accommodation consists of tent sites, self-contained units and cabins set amongst mature native trees in 5 acres of...
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