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Stars at Rangipo - Visit Ruapehu.jpg Celebrate Matariki in Ruapehu: Unmissable Events and Adventures

Celebrate Matariki in Ruapehu: Unmissable Events and Adventures

Posted by on 12 June 2023

As the Māori New Year approaches, Aotearoa gears up to celebrate the awe-inspiring Matariki, or w...

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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

Posted by on 24 May 2023

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

Posted by on 10 April 2023

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

Posted by on 23 November 2022

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

Posted by on 20 July 2022

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

Posted by on 23 May 2022

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

Posted by on 31 March 2022

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

Posted by on 20 March 2022

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

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Friends Cycling Through Pipiriki - Visit Ruapehu.jpg Seven Summer Must-Dos in Ruapehu

Seven Summer Must-Dos in Ruapehu

Posted by on 04 January 2022

Far from crowds but as close to nature as you can get, summer in Ruapehu is all about finding you...

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