…Tuwharetoa, gifted the sacred peaks of Mount Ruapehu, Mount Tongariro and MountNgauruhoe to the people of New Zealand in September 1887. Mount Ruapehu Mount Ruapehu Tongariro National Park, Ruapehu Photographer: David Wall (www.davidWallPhoto.com) Mount Ruapehu is one of the world's most active…
…volcano Mount Ruapehu dominates the landscape, rising to 2,797 metres from the surrounding countryside. It has MountNgauruhoe (also active) and Mount Tongariro to keep it company. The three volcanoes are a spectacular sight on a clear day—in the colder months they are capped in snow. Mount…
…centrepiece, Mount Ruapehu (2,797 metres), rises dramatically from the surrounding alpine tussock and volcanic rock plateau. Alongside Mount Ruapehu are the two smaller volcanic mountains of MountNgauruhoe (also active) and Mount Tongariro. The picture perfect snow covered cone of Mount Tongariro…
…and enthusiastic walkers can also make return side trips up MountNgauruhoe, whilst others may be content to climb from the valley to the Mangatepopo Saddle to enjoy the panoramic view which on a clear day can reach as far as Mount Taranaki. As you walk, you will perhaps smell sulphur - a reminder…
…most spectacular walks, as well as Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, and spectacular glaciers. Tongariro is situated on the North Island's volcanic plateau, and contains the active volcanoes Mount Tongariro, Ruapehu, and the cone-shaped Ngauruhoe. The area is of special cultural…
…associations as well as its breathtakingly beautiful volcanic landscape. The area includes three volcanoes Mt Tongariro, Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe. Mt Ngauruhoe may be recognised by some as Mt Doom in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Some of the highlights of the park include its hiking tracks.…
…3,000 meters high, including the well known Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. North Island peaks include: * Mt Ruapehu * Mt Egmont * Mt Ngauruhoe * Mt Tongariro South Island peaks: * Mt Cook * Mt Tasman * Mt Aspiring Most tracks can be walked year-round, although some of the high altitude…
…equipment Ski an Active Volcano Two of New Zealand's most developed ski areas can be found on Mount Ruapehu—just four hours drive from Auckland or Wellington. Snowboarding, Whakapapa Skifield Mount Ruapehu, Ruapehu Photographer: Chris McLennan (www.cmphoto.co.nz) * Whakapapa is New Zealand's…
…Smaug. Find out more about the Wanaka region. * Mt Taranaki – A possible candidate for the Lonely Mountain (since local Iwi refused the use of Mt Ngauruhoe in filming as they consider it sacred). Other favourite contenders for location filming include: Ruapehu, Taranaki and Queenstown Lakes. More…