The Tongariro River Trail is a relaxing 15km loop trail that follows the banks of the beautiful Tongariro River near Turangi. As you ride along the lightly undulating Grade 2 trail, you will travel through pockets of native New Zealand forest, as well as mature beech, manuka and fern groves. This 1-2 hour ride offers […]
Short Hikes Near Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu
When there is nothing around but an awesome volcanic landscape and the odd pub, there’s only one of two activities you can really take advantage ofif you are spending a bit of time in National Park and/or Whakapapa Village: a lot of walking!The two North Island villages are your base for the northwestern side of Mt […]
Get Involved Conservation Education
Join a volunteering, training, teaching, activities and projects, have your say on issue. Department of conservation plays a huge role in conservation education allowing you to be involved and work along side real people in the real jobs. Maybe starting a project or evaluate a project this is the best sight to seek information. Get […]
North Island Skiing
Embark on a ski holiday of a lifetime in New Zealand, where you’ll find postcard views at every ski turn, slopes for all levels and a buzzing apres-ski atmosphere. In the North Island, ski on an active volcano at Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand’s largest ski field. Off the slopes, explore waterfalls, hot pools and glowworm caves. In the South Island, choose between […]
Winter on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
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 […]