The Small town of Ohaura is located west of Taumarunui in what is known as King Country. A Quiet backwater town where you meet some true New Zealand locals.
Ruapehu region lies midway in the North Island between Auckland & Wellington. The main settlements in this region are Taumarunui, Ohakune & National park Village.
Being the premier skiing area in the North Island, the ski fields of Mt Ruapehu, Whakapapa, Turoa & Tukino are situated around Mt Ruapehu. These become particularly busy during the winter months of June to August when many skiers settle here to enjoy the best of the snow.
In the summer months, many people make the celebrated walk over the Tongariro Crossing, regarded as one of the world's great walks.
As well as New Zealand's oldest national park, Tongariro, the Ruapehu region is also home to The National Park, Whanganui National Park and the start of the Whanganui River.
The Small town of Ohaura is located west of Taumarunui in what is known as King Country. A Quiet backwater town where you meet some true New Zealand locals.
The First National Park in New Zealand and Established in 1887 was The Tongariro National Park. Awarded a Dual World Heritage Status by UNESCO , today this outstanding place to visit includes The Alpine Tongariro Crossing, film locations of Lord of the Rings as well as our three Volcanoes, Mount Ngatoroirangi, Mount Tongariro and Mount Ruhapehu. In our Winter this region becomes a Skier Paradise with Turoa and Mt Whakapapa Ski Areas.
The Chateau Tongariro is a beautiful Hotel dating back to 1929 and is located in the center of the National Park at Whakapapa Village.
The small town of Waiouru is on the main Dessert Road and the home of the National Army Museum, which is open 7 days a week from 9.00am to 4.30pm
Raetihi is a small town and the gateway to Mt Ruapehu and is a place of the NZ Outdoor Lifestyle. With Rivers and Mountains its the perfect location for biking and hiking. The Waimarino Museum is worth a visit.
The town of Ohakune is known as the Carrot Capital, the perfect place to base yourself during the summer for visits into the Tongariro National Park and also the main Ski Village in the Winter for visitors to the Slopes.
Home to the wonderful Whanganui River the National Park offers a place to explore the natural beauty of this area. With the great outdoors available for Hiking, Biking, Fishing or Kayaking as you drift past the lowland forests.
