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Travel to Ruapehu

This lens provides you with an overview of the Ruapehu District in the north island of New Zealand. It is a magical, mysterious, pulsating region with breath-taking natural landscapes and a deep cultural and spiritual heritage. The heart and soul of Aotearoa ("Land of the long white cloud" - the name given to New Zealand by the Maori people). Ruapehu, is a place you will want to visit and experience for yourself.

Make sure you visit my other lens too - Wow Ruapehu.


Ruapehu Official Travel & Tourism Website

visitruapehu.com

Outstanding attractions, activities, tours and accommodation. The Visit Ruapehu website provides a comprehensive guide to help you plan and book your next vacation or holiday to this stunning district. Here you will find current information about Ruapehu, with the latest news and local events all year round.

All images on this lense are courtesy of Visit Ruapehu. For more information visitruapehu.com

Wake Up Your Senses In Ruapehu

Getting to Ruapehu

Driving into Ruapehu from the north, there is a sign on the side of the road that reads "Welcome to Ruapehu - where adventure begins".

A subtle reminder that you have arrived in a very special place. For some reason the air immediately smells fresher, crisper and cleaner. Temperamental skies change from blue to white/grey rolling clouds. Paddocks appear greener and lusher, peppered with flora and fauna wherever you look.

The Whanganui River

A spiritual connection

Winding its way down the western side of the Ruapehu District beckoning you to follow. The Whanganui River starts its journey high on Mt Tongariro. It's origins an alpine stream. Passing both Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu gathering waters, it is New Zealand's longest navigable river.

The Tongariro National Park

Dual Listed World Heritage National Park

The awe-inspiring Tongariro National Park with its untamed volcanoes - Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy) stop you in your tracks as you appreciate their raw beauty and magnificence.The first national park in the world to be gifted by its country's indigenous people. It is New Zealand's first national park and has Cultural and Natural World Heritage status.

The Whanganui National Park

Rich In New Zealand Flora & Fauna

This park has an abundance of diverse landscapes, fast and slow running rivers, crystal clear waterfalls, deep gorges, wide river flats and extensive wilderness areas. It is also home to the famous Bridge to Nowhere an iconic symbol for New Zealand adventure tourism.

Links to official New Zealand websites

Featuring the Ruapehu District

Visit Ruapehu New Zealand - Official Travel Guide for the Ruapehu District
Ruapehu Tourism's official travel guide to outstanding attractions, activities, tours and accommodation information.
Ski New Zealand's largest skiing area - Mt Ruapehu.
Everything you need to know about skiing and snowboarding at Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand's largest and highest ski and snowboard area. Latest snow reports and weather conditions, view Webcams
Tourism New Zealand
The official site of Tourism New Zealand. Travel information, maps, driving routes, activities and accommodation information.
National Park Village - Ruapehu
National Park Village is on the edge of Tongariro National Park and offers transport to the Tongariro Crossing, accommodation for participants in activities including the Tongariro Crossing, skiing etc.
Tongariro Crossing - Ruapehu
This site is all about the Tongariro Crossing.
Ohakune - Ruapehu
Ohakune,is the town at the southern gateway to the Tongariro National Park, at the foot of Mt Ruapehu. It is known as the aprés ski capital of the North Island and the Carrot Capital of New Zealand,

Book Your Vacation To Ruapehu

A place where adventures really do begin!

There is every likelihood that you will be flying from an international destination, into either the Auckland or Wellington airport.

Orbitz can provide you with top travel packages. Choose what you need and when you need it - low airfares, a hotel, a car rental or all three. Then drive down to Ruapehu - where you will experience the vacation of your dreams!

For local activities, accommodation and transport in the Ruapehu District, make sure you visitruapehu.com

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Essential New Zealand Travel Guides & Other Things

Don't leave home without one...

Hopefully you've already ordered your free Ruapehu Visitors Guide for 2008. Now all you need is a travel guide to showcase the rest of New Zealand. Below are some recommended guides and a couple of books well worth reading.
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Ask me a question about Ruapehu, make a suggestion, send in your favourite Ruapehu vacation story or just say "hi". I really would love to hear from you. Also check out Wow Ruapehu for fun things to see and do there.

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