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Kids playing disc golf in Ohakune - Visit Ruapehu.jpg Fantastic fun you can have for under $25 or FREE in Ruapehu

Fantastic fun you can have for under $25 or FREE in Ruapehu

For family getaways, weekends with mates or intrepid solo travels, there’s a world of adventures ...

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Tautoru and Puanga - Visit Ruapehu.png Welcoming the Māori New Year: Honouring Puanga in Ruapehu

Welcoming the Māori New Year: Honouring Puanga in Ruapehu

The Māori New Year is a time to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate. While Matariki is widely recog...

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Friends Reading The Trail Map On The Bridge To Nowhere Cycle Trail - Visit Ruapehu.jpg Active adventures in Ruapehu

Active adventures in Ruapehu

There are plenty of reasons Ruapehu is known as ‘Our Greater Outdoors’, starting with a volcanic ...

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Ariel view of Night Sky Cottage - Visit Ruapehu.jpg 7 must-do sustainable stays in Ruapehu

7 must-do sustainable stays in Ruapehu

Quirky, cool, and nothing else like it, come and stay in Ruapehu’s unique, sustainably focussed a...

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Hikers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in summer - Visit Ruapehu.jpg A behind the scenes look at going guided on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

A behind the scenes look at going guided on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Looking back, doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with friends a few years ago really did kick s...

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Kid Sledding on Mt Ruapehu - Visit Ruapehu.jpg Three days of family fun this winter in Ruapehu

Three days of family fun this winter in Ruapehu

Bundled up with cheeks aglow, there’s nothing like a winter getaway to Ruapehu for unforgettable ...

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HB Ridge-line-by-upper-lake-tama-1.ECcfPQ.jpg Our Journey into the Tongariro National Park takes us to Tama Lakes

Our Journey into the Tongariro National Park takes us to Tama Lakes

Looking for a short journey - the Tama Lakes trek covers all in an 5-6 hours hike. Ahead of you...

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Couple having lunch by canoe on the Whanganui River Journey - Visit Ruapehu.jpg Everything you need to know about the Whanganui River and the Whanganui Journey

Everything you need to know about the Whanganui River and the Whanganui Journey

A true hidden gem surrounded by the remote and raw beauty of Whanganui National Park, the Whangan...

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Couple taking selfie with bike helmets on Timber Trail - Visit Ruapehu.jpg The Ultimate Guide to Cycling and Mountain Biking in Ruapehu

The Ultimate Guide to Cycling and Mountain Biking in Ruapehu

With nearly 500 kms of epic trails to discover including the iconic Timber Trail and Mountains to...

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