Where Adventures Begin.
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.
Visit Ruapehu Official Travel & Tourism Website
Outstanding attractions, activities, tours and accommodation. Visitruapehu.com is 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.
What you will find in this lens
- Wake Up Your Senses In Ruapehu
- Free Ruapehu Travel Guide - Order online today!
- The Tongariro National Park
- The Whanganui National Park
- Map of Ruapehu New Zealand
- Mt Ngauruhoe in the Tongariro National Park
- Journey to Mt Ruapehu - You Tube Video
- Links to official sites featuring the Ruapehu District in New Zealand
- Book Your Vacation To Ruapehu, New Zealand
- Essential New Zealand Travel Guides & Other Things
- All About New Zealand
- I Would Love To Hear From You.
Wake Up Your Senses In 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 mysterious
Whanganui River winds its way down the western side of the Ruapehu District beckoning you to follow.
While 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.Image Credits
visitruapehu.com Free Ruapehu Travel Guide - Order online today!
Visit Ruapehu's Official Visitors Guide for 2007/2008 is out now. You can pick one up from any of the i-SITE Visitor Information Centres throughout New Zealand or order a copy online.
This 76 page travel guide, is beautifully bound and features some of Ruapehu's top attractions, accommodation and tourism operators. A wonderful take home souvenir with full page coloured images.
Order your Visit Ruapehu Official Visitors Guide for 2007/2008
The Tongariro National Park
Dual Listed World Heritage National Park
The Whanganui National Park
Rich In New Zealand Flora & Fauna
The Whanganui River, New Zealand's longest navigable river winds its way through the verdant Whanganui National Park. 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. Click on the Bridge to Nowhere link and it will take you to the Department of Conservation's web site where you can view the Bridge to Nowhere video. Map of Ruapehu New Zealand
Taumarunui & Surrounds
National Park Village & Surrounds
Whakapapa Village & Surrounds
Ohakune Village & Surrounds
Mt Ngauruhoe in the Tongariro National Park
Journey to Mt Ruapehu - You Tube Video
Links to official sites featuring the Ruapehu District in New Zealand
- 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, New Zealand
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
Essential New Zealand Travel Guides & Other Things
Don't leave home without one...
New Zealand (Country Guide)
Lonely Planet guides are always packed with good practical advice and recommendations. The New Zealand edition is a great investment if you want to take advantage of all that this fabulous country has to offer.
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Amazon Price: $17.15 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $25.99
The Rough Guide to New Zealand 5 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
If you're not a fan of Lonely Planet or are looking for an excellent alternative then the Rough Guide is it! Jam packed with maps, interesting info and useful tips, this is a popular guide with adventure travellers and backpackers.
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Amazon Price: $17.15 (as of 07/26/2008)
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Tramping in New Zealand (Walking)
"Tramping" is a word that kiwis (yes it is a "bird", but it is also another name for "New Zealand people") use to describe "Hiking" or "Trekking". Going by the reviews, this is probably one of the best tramping books around and would be very useful when tramping around Ruapehu's Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park.
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Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
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The Whale Rider
Ok this is not a guide. Whale Rider is a beautiful New Zealand movie and book that gives you some insights into the Maori culture and their way of life. Highly recommended.
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Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
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The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy
Key scenes from the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy were filmed on location in the Ruapehu District. Think Gollum, Frodo and Sam (Mt Ruapehu & the Whanganui River) and Mount Doom (Mt Ngauruhoe).
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All About New Zealand
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I Would Love To Hear From You.
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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estherjane13
Great lens! The pictures really capture the beauty of New Zealand. I had fun making my lens about the South Island of New Zealand. 5*. Posted June 30, 2008 |
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bjbook
AWESOME!!!!!! Posted May 19, 2008 |
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BaiNiangZi
Beautiful and informative lens. Look forward to visiting Ruapehu, New Zealand soon. Posted May 01, 2008 |
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RickBasset
What a beautiful part of the world! Love your lens! Posted March 20, 2008 |
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gwkell
Thanks for the great lens. I like Squidoo lenses with information about Adventure Travel in New Zealand. Posted February 28, 2008 |
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MarieFlorian
Hi everyone. Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, prosperous 2008. Cheers Marie :-) Posted December 20, 2007 |
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driewe
Great lens with awesome pictures Posted December 18, 2007 |
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JanaMurray
Stunning! New Zealand Treasures Posted November 17, 2007 |
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Rachel2
Great lens Marie! Posted November 05, 2007 |
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suetv
Kia ora, I found your lens in my Google Search for Dramatic Influence New Zealand, the dynamic Maori group of young people on tour in the US and Canada right now. I think these kids can change the world for good. Posted October 30, 2007 |
