A Call from Mount Ruapehu to have Fun

Ruapehu region is best known for the three volcanoes, which guard the area lined with desert, lakes, thermal springs and river. Adventure lovers will love exploring Mount Ruapehu. The region offers its visitors volcano adventures, historical gems, luxurious escapes and so much more.

Volcano adventures

The landscape of Ruapehu is quite rugged and unusual, offering the visitors opportunities to indulge in several adventures. The best way to know more about the region is a one-day walk, known as the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. It is quite difficult and involves walking for 17 kilometres. However, it will be worth it as it offers viewing active volcanic areas, panoramic views of the place, emerald crater lakes and much more. If you are ready for more after this, enrol for 41 kilometres walk of the Tongariro Northern Circuit. It features in the 9 great walks of New Zealand and takes around 3-4 days.

Skiing Adventures

Whakapapa located on Mount Ruapehu is known to be the biggest ski fields of New Zealand and also the busiest one. With a ski area spreading over 550 hectares and lift-accessible terrain over another 400 hectares, Whakapapa invites skiing enthusiasts. The Turoa skifield is known as ‘The Giant’. Visitors will love to climb ice and rock faces here. You can even explore the hidden valleys by mounting on a horseback or opting for a quad bike tour. Indulge in Mountain biking on the famous 42 Traverse or descend around 570 metres through Tongariro Forest Park.

Scenic Flights

The Central Plateau of Mount Ruapehu is lined with spectacular landscapes that include volcanoes, tussock planes, forests and others. If you take a flight, then you will be amazed to see the scenery from the sky. The flight will take you above the emerald lakes of Tongariro. Experiencing the rugged volcanic craters from the air is a lovely scene. The magnitude of Kaimanawa Ranges is something that you should definitely see.

Rejuvenate and Relax

If long-drive is what that replenishes your soul, then take a drive on the Ohakune Mountain Road. It is a splendid scenic route that passes along the native bush to the Turoa Ski Resort. The vegetation on the sides of the road makes up for a lovely scene. You can even opt for fly fishing at the finest trout fisheries of New Zealand here. If all this still does not satiate you, just soak in one of the hot pools near Tokaanu. People who love inhaling the majestic scent of flowers should head to the Lauren’s Lavender farm.

National Army Museum

Visitors who want to go back in time and know more about the army of the region should visit the National Army Museum. Here you will come to know about the legacy of the place, the rich history of the region and its people, the heroes and their stories of honour and also their sacrifice for the nation. Take a break and opt for a riding the Raurimu Spiral, the internationally recognized engineering achievement.

Mount Ruapehu and its people are glad to welcome the tourists from around the world. The place is replete with options to enjoy and have fun. One of the must-visit regions of New Zealand, it has several options to explore.