Ruapehu

Snapshot

• The 80,000 hectare Tongariro National Park makes up most of the Ruapehu district, with its centrepiece Mount Ruapehu (2797 metres) rising dramatically from the surrounding countryside. Alongside Mount Ruapehu are two smaller volcanic mountains - Mount Ngauruhoe (also active) and Mount Tongariro
• Mount Ruapehu is also the site of the North Island’s two commercial ski fields at Whakapapa and Turoa, which have world-class facilities
• Visitors can access Whanganui National Park from the Ruapehu District

Key Centres

• Turangi, the North Island’s trout fishing capital
• National Park village, views of the three mountains and a good base for a Mount Ruapehu stopover
• Taumarunui, northern gateway to Whanganui National Park