…Zealand The Ruapehu district is located in the central North Island, midway between Auckland and Wellington. The Desert Road section of Highway 1 is the eastern boundary and scenic Highway 4 provides access to the centre of the region. Ruapehu's main settlements are the ski towns of National Park…
…journeys which use the Desert Road (State Highway 1 (between Turangi and Waiouru) and the road between Napier and Taupo, you should check driving conditions. These roads can be closed if the weather is particularly bad. * Narrow roads – Stretches on some major highways are relatively narrow…
…hours Road Conditions: Motorway/State Highway The town of Turangi is the trout fishing capital of New Zealand. There are famous fishing spots in almost every direction. Rafting on the Tongariro River is another way to enjoy the region. On the long, straight Desert Road you'll enjoy amazing views of…
…2.5 hours Road Conditions: State Highway The town of Turangi is the trout fishing capital of New Zealand. There are famous fishing spots in almost every direction. Rafting on the Tongariro River is another way to enjoy the region. The Desert Road is the first lap of your journey—it's…
…2.5 hours Road Conditions: State Highway The town of Turangi is the trout fishing capital of New Zealand. There are famous fishing spots in almost every direction. Rafting on the Tongariro River is another way to enjoy the region. The Desert Road is the first lap of your journey—it's…
…hours Road Conditions: Motorway/State Highway The town of Turangi is the trout fishing capital of New Zealand. There are famous fishing spots in almost every direction. Rafting on the Tongariro River is another way to enjoy the region. On the long, straight Desert Road you'll enjoy amazing views of…
…hours Road Conditions: Motorway/State Highway The town of Turangi is the trout fishing capital of New Zealand. There are famous fishing spots in almost every direction. Rafting on the Tongariro River is another way to enjoy the region. On the long, straight Desert Road you'll enjoy amazing views of…
…2.5 hours Road Conditions: State Highway The town of Turangi is the trout fishing capital of New Zealand. There are famous fishing spots in almost every direction. Rafting on the Tongariro River is another way to enjoy the region. The Desert Road is the first lap of your journey—it's…