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. Skiing at Mt Ruapehu - You Tube Video
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
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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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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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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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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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.
beachbum_gabby wrote...
wow~ looks like an amazing place to climb. :) One of my favorite place, New Zealand.
Posted July 09, 2008
estherjane13 wrote...
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
BaiNiangZi wrote...
Beautiful and informative lens. Look forward to visiting Ruapehu, New Zealand soon.
Posted May 01, 2008
gwkell wrote...
Thanks for the great lens. I like Squidoo lenses with information about Adventure Travel in New Zealand.
Posted February 28, 2008
MarieFlorian wrote...
Hi everyone. Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, prosperous 2008. Cheers Marie :-)
Posted December 20, 2007
driewe wrote...
Great lens with awesome pictures
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Posted December 18, 2007
AidanR wrote...
Great lens Marie!
I've just created a lens on Kaikoura. Check it out at http://www.squidoo.com/kaikoura
Rachel
Posted November 05, 2007
by MarieFlorian
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