Tēnā koutou, The Tongariro Alpine Crossing ‘Not recommended Today’ Bad Weather Advisory is now paused until the start of the Great Walk season in late October 2020. The 3-day matrix emails from MetService have paused and DOC’s weather advisory signage will not be deployed again until the system is restarted. With winter approaching and conditions […]
Tourism New Zealand
On 12 March 2020 the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the global COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Since then it has significantly impacted most countries around the globe, including New Zealand. On 19 March the New Zealand Government announced strict border measures, effectively stopping all people from boarding a plane to New Zealand from 11:59pm that […]
Cycling & Mountain Biking
The opportunities for mountain biking in Ruapehu abound with numerous trails easily accessible from any of the towns & villages of the region. Whether you are a first timer or downhill demon, there are trails to suit in and around the Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park. Ruapehu is proudly home to two of […]
Shuttle Transport Recommended for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Visitors are strongly recommended to not park their vehicles at either end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing but park and ride with our licensed operators from the townships nearby such as National Park Village & Whakapapa Village. There is now a 4 hour parking restriction in place at Mangatepopo road end to allow for those doing shorter walks. […]
Tongariro Park
From yesterday to today Tongariro was the first national park formed in New Zealand, and the fourth in the world. It was the first national park in the world to be gifted by a country’s indigenous people, on 23 September 1887. When established the original size of Tongariro National Park was 2,640 hectares. It has gradually increased to […]
Backcountry Huts
Backcountry huts and hiking tracks There are eight serviced backcountry huts along two multi-day circuit hiking tracks. It is a fantastic experience going on an overnight hiking trip. Journey through dramatic (and active!) volcanic landscapes, glacial valleys, native beech forest, alpine meadows and emerald coloured lakes. This path winds its way past Mt Tongariro and […]
Conservation Week
Events Conservation Week events are organised across the country. These provide opportunities to join in, get active and show your love for our nature. They also showcase the special species, features, and people involved with particular places; the historical and cultural information about the area; and the steps you can take to contribute towards conservation […]
Winter Events Mt Ruapehu
2018 is a very exciting time for RAL (Ruapehu Alpine Lifts) after heavy investment into Whakapapa Ski Area last year & the workings toward constructing NZ’s first ski area gondola this summer. Both Tūroa & Whakapapa have a stacked events calendar lined up for the 2018 winter season & Whakapapa holds New Zealand’s longest season […]
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
Mt Ruapehu’s Whakapapa is set to be transformed with a new luxury gondola – one of only two of its design in the world – with the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund assisting with financing of the project. Fifty gondola cabins will feature floor to ceiling glass for breath taking views, internal ski racks, wi-fi, audio […]
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Tongariro Alpine Crossing – New Zealand’s premier one day hike winds its way 19.4km through the country’s oldest National Park and a dual World Heritage Area. The volcanic terrain is unique and dramatic landforms and a range of endemic flora and fauna this world renowned day hike is full of excitement. Having recently completed the […]
