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Mount Ruapehu New Zealand


Mount Ruapehu New Zealand
Mt Ruapehu, a constantly active volcano, is the highest mountain of the North Island and the destination of many skiers and snowboarders. Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields, both on each side of the mountain, have recently joined into one ski resort. Locals will tell you more about the eruption in 1995. The region itself includes the Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu mountains. During the warmer months of summer, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and jet boating through the breathtaking scenery is all possible.
Travel guides for Mount Ruapehu: visitruapehu.com, mtruapehu.com
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What to do in Mount Ruapehu

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Whakakapapa and Turoa ski resorts14.4 KM National Park
Ski and snowboard at these two recently merged ski resorts on Mount Ruapehu, in the middle of the North Island.
Hiking The Tongariro Alpine Crossing    19.8 KM National Park
For hiking lovers, do not miss one the most amazing trek from the country, Tongariro Trek (summer only). For a map, itinerary, accommodation, prices,
National Park Backpackers and Climbing Hall    0.2 KM National Park
Accommodation from budget to deluxe, challenging indoor climbing hall, 50 different climbs, bookings/transport to Tongariro Crossing, Mountain Bike trails/42nd Traverse, Whakapapa Ski field, Lord of the Rings tours, Whanganui River Trips.
Whanganui National Park Canoe Tours0.3 KM Ohakune
Guided 1 - 5 day tours in the Whanganui National. Park Suitable for all ages and all fitness levels. Family trips a speciality. Operating for 20 years. Easy paddling, short Walks, Maori and European history. Fantastic meals. Fully qualified guides and we are a licensed operator. Canoe and Kayak Hire is also available.
Mairenui Rural Retreat    18.6 KM Taihape
One hour north of Palmerston North in magnificent hill country, only 10 kilometres from State Highway 1. On a 300 hectare farm (sheep, cattle, deer, a horse stud) with a river running through it and guided trout fishing available. Close to all river adventure activities - rafting, canoeing, kayaking, jet boating. Gourmet dinners available on reservation with fine New Zealand wine available. Your host & hostess speak French and German, and a little Italian, and have travelled widely.
Tongariro River Rafting    1.2 KM Turangi
Based in Turangi, only 40minutes from Taupo, is a Grade 3+ Whitewater Rafting experience that combines the heart pumping action of more than 60 rapids with sufficient lower grade water that enables the splendid scenery and ample wildlife to be enjoyed. Our knowledgeable and professional guides provide fun facts throughout the trip and will challenge your limits by daring you to do our cliff jump.
Fly Fishing in Turangi1 KM Turangi
Fly fishing the Tongariro River or back country rivers. All gear supplied. From novice to the experienced. Land based guides.

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Current and upcoming events in Mount Ruapehu

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    75.1 KM Taihape
In our biggest Christmas extravaganza ever, bubble over with excitement as we end the year with variety acts and special guests! Starring: Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Grant Winterburn And more to be announced! NZ Tour 13 Nov ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: New Life Church Lounge - Palmerston North, Palmerston North   Distance: 75.1 KM from Taihape
    64.5 KM Ohakune
In our biggest Christmas extravaganza ever, bubble over with excitement as we end the year with variety acts and special guests! Starring: Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Grant Winterburn And more to be announced! NZ Tour 13 Nov ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui   Distance: 64.5 KM from Ohakune
    77.5 KM Taihape
It's time for the second Broadway Bound concert! Round one was a blast and round two is gearing up to be even better. Hosted by Alexia Clark, the show has been described as “musical theatre and stand-up comedy in one”.
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Globe Theatre - Palmerston North   Distance: 77.5 KM from Taihape
    75.9 KM Taihape
Visit our website for tickets to Wellington, Masterton, Kapiti, and Martinborough concerts Help support New Zealand’s finest young singers and indulge in a rich and innovative Christmas experience! We begin in the cruel winter with Velja ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: St Peter's Anglican Church - Palmerston North   Distance: 75.9 KM from Taihape
77.2 KM Taihape

Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: The Square - Palmerston North   Distance: 77.2 KM from Taihape
77.2 KM Taihape

Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: The Square - Palmerston North   Distance: 77.2 KM from Taihape
    114 KM Taihape
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po presents Friday Live Concert Series! The Horowhenua boasts a plethora of talented musicians with musical stylings across a diverse range of genres. Join us every Friday afternoon for a relaxing hour of live music in the ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po - Levin, Horowhenua   Distance: 114 KM from Taihape
    77.5 KM Taihape
Jennifer Moss - Pleasure & bliss coach and gatherer of all things joyful, invites you to enjoy an intoxicating evening at our wonderful Globe Theatre. Pleasure & Bliss is a powerful show exploring & celebrating the fulfillment, joy & delights of ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Globe Theatre - Palmerston North   Distance: 77.5 KM from Taihape
    73.9 KM Taihape
Presented by Stand Up and Sing Choir and the Viking Choir. Special Guests: Mangatainoka School Singers and Totara College Singers. $10.00pp Supper at half time and raffles.
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Anglican Church Hall - Woodville, Tararua   Distance: 73.9 KM from Taihape
    77.5 KM Taihape
Russian opera diva Olga Shanina returns to the Globe Sunday Matinee Concert Series after her sensational appearance to an almost capacity audience in 2021. Olga will be singing a program of opera arias and Christmas songs accompanied by Guy Donaldson ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Globe Theatre - Palmerston North   Distance: 77.5 KM from Taihape
    77.5 KM Taihape
Experience and celebrate the passion and rhythm of tango with AOTANGO, featuring an extraordinary lineup: violinist Andrew Beer (Auckland Philharmonia Concertmaster), pianist Somi Kim (NZTrio), double bassist Gordon Hill (APO Section Principal), jazz ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Globe Theatre - Palmerston North   Distance: 77.5 KM from Taihape
    77.5 KM Taihape
Experience and celebrate the passion and rhythm of tango with AOTANGO, featuring an extraordinary lineup: violinist Andrew Beer (Auckland Philharmonia Concertmaster), pianist Somi Kim (NZTrio), double bassist Gordon Hill (APO Section Principal), jazz ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Globe Theatre - Palmerston North   Distance: 77.5 KM from Taihape
    64.7 KM Ohakune
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs! Featuring:?? Susan Boland ? Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua ? Karl Perigo Marian ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Royal Whanganui Opera House - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui   Distance: 64.7 KM from Ohakune
    75.1 KM Taihape
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more! Featuring:? Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Rebecca Wright Matt Pike John Bayne Grant Winterburn?? ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: New Life Church Lounge - Palmerston North, Palmerston North   Distance: 75.1 KM from Taihape
    64.5 KM Ohakune
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more! Featuring:? Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Rebecca Wright Matt Pike John Bayne Grant Winterburn?? ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui   Distance: 64.5 KM from Ohakune
    75.1 KM Taihape
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Marian Burns Ben Makisi Derek Hill Hank ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: New Life Church Lounge - Palmerston North, Palmerston North   Distance: 75.1 KM from Taihape
    64.5 KM Ohakune
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Marian Burns Ben Makisi Derek Hill Hank ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui   Distance: 64.5 KM from Ohakune
    75.1 KM Taihape
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet. Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Ben Makisi Derek Hill Amanda Atlas Paul Carnegie-Jones? NZ ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: New Life Church Lounge - Palmerston North, Palmerston North   Distance: 75.1 KM from Taihape
    64.5 KM Ohakune
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet. Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Ben Makisi Derek Hill Amanda Atlas Paul Carnegie-Jones? NZ ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui   Distance: 64.5 KM from Ohakune
    75.1 KM Taihape
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on! Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Karl Perigo ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: New Life Church Lounge - Palmerston North, Palmerston North   Distance: 75.1 KM from Taihape
    75.1 KM Taihape
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity! Featuring:? Susan Boland Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) Benjamin ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: New Life Church Lounge - Palmerston North, Palmerston North   Distance: 75.1 KM from Taihape
    75.1 KM Taihape
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs! Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: New Life Church Lounge - Palmerston North, Palmerston North   Distance: 75.1 KM from Taihape
    64.5 KM Ohakune
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs! Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui   Distance: 64.5 KM from Ohakune
    75.1 KM Taihape
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Marian Burns Charlotte West Kate Lineham ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: New Life Church Lounge - Palmerston North, Palmerston North   Distance: 75.1 KM from Taihape
    64.5 KM Ohakune
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Marian Burns Charlotte West Kate Lineham ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui   Distance: 64.5 KM from Ohakune

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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Mount Ruapehu

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Waiouru Railway Station    0.2 KM Waiouru
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Ohakune Camp Ground    0.3 KM Ohakune
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Waiouru Military Museum    2.4 KM Waiouru
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power   Free
 
Mangawhero Ohakune Mountain Road    2.5 KM Ohakune
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Tongariro National Park Mangahuia Camp Ground    5.6 KM National Park
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
Tongariro National Park Raurimu Spiral    5.7 KM National Park
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Discovery Lodge National Park    6.9 KM National Park
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping   (Fees Apply)
 
Raetihi Holiday Park    10.1 KM Ohakune
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi   (Fees Apply)
 
Last Spike Rest Area    11.5 KM National Park
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Ruapehu Whakapapa Camp Ground    12.4 KM National Park
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping   (Fees Apply)
 
Waitetoko Bay Taupo    13.9 KM Turangi
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water   Free
 
Mangaweka Reserve Ruahine Road Mangaweka    14.6 KM Taihape
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
Kaimanawa Road campsite    15.8 KM Turangi
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Motutere Bay Taupo Lake    17.4 KM Turangi
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power   (Fees Apply)
 
Tongariro Holiday Park    18.7 KM Turangi
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Desert Road Oturere Stream    21.3 KM Turangi
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets   Free
 
Pipiriki Wanganui River Bank    31.1 KM Ohakune
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free
Vinegar Hill Cheltenham Hunterville Road Ohingaiti    31.4 KM Taihape
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free

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