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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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Two friends walking on Whakapapanui Track, Tongariro National Park - Visit Ruapehu.jpg Walk This Way: The Best Walks and Hikes to Explore in Ruapehu

Walk This Way: The Best Walks and Hikes to Explore in Ruapehu

The best walks and hikes to discover in Ruapehu including the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Tong...

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Family cycling on a wet day on the Timber Trail - Visit Ruapehu.jpg Where To Ride In Ruapehu: The Ultimate Mountain Biking Itinerary

Where To Ride In Ruapehu: The Ultimate Mountain Biking Itinerary

There are nearly 500 kms of mountain bike trails in Ruapehu, this central North Island region is ...

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A couple enjoying the view of Upper Tama Lake - Visit Ruapehu .jpg Six walks in one weekend: the best of Whakapapa Village

Six walks in one weekend: the best of Whakapapa Village

Mountains for breakfast, mountains for lunch, mountains for dinner. You really can’t get enough o...

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All tracks in the Tongariro National Park are open except for the Mangatepopo Track.

Access to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing via Mangatepopo Road is open to all vehicles, though booking a shuttle is recommended.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing bookings are now open via the DOC website.

Please hike with care.

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