The Ruapehu volcano is the highest peak on New Zealand's North Island and one of the famous movie magical scenes. From viewing to skiing, the tourism resources here are very rich and enriching.
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Mount Ruapehu Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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Mount Ruapehu is located 23 kilometers northeast of the town of Ohakune and southwest of Lake Taupo. It has the largest ski area in New Zealand. You can ride a cable car over New Zealand's only two volcanic fields - Whakapapa in the northwest and Turoa in the southwest. And Turova is the entrance to "The Lonely Mountain" in the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", where the Watching Eye of Thror's bust is also located.
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Mount Ruapehu Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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The Ruapehu volcano is the highest peak on New Zealand's North Island and one of the famous movie magical scenes. From viewing to skiing, the tourism resources here are very rich and enriching.
Located in Tongariro National Park, close to Tongariro Mountain, it is also a volcano, conical shape, standard crater, from the south into the park can only see Tongariro Mountain, from the west can be seen at the same time. You can circle Tongariro Mountain along the trail. The scenery along the way is beautiful.
The highest peak on New Zealand's North Island, the peak is often hidden in the clouds, the mountain is simple and thick, it is a famous ski resort with a ropeway. It is more convenient to go from the village of Wakapapa.
The Ruapeh volcano is also one of the important scenes in the Ring series, but in reality it is a favorite ski resort, beginners don't have to worry, the primary snow trails are also very good.
Tongariro National Park is New Zealand’s oldest national park and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and natural values. Tongariro National Park is a volcanic wonderland with steaming craters, dreamy lakes and strange rocks surrounded by alpine gardens. At the center of the national park is Mount Ruapehu - the highest peak on the North Island, which is adjacent to the smaller but equally striking Mount Ngrujo and Mount Tongariro. The Tongariro alpine crossing takes you to the most spectacular landscapes of the National Park, which also has a wide range of options from short nature trails to multi-day trails. From short nature trails to multi-day trips. In winter, the snow slopes of Mount Ruapehu become the best ski area on the North Island. On Mount Ruapeh, enjoy the longest ski season at New Zealand's largest commercial ski resort with wonderful skiing, snowboarding, sledding and snowboarding games, with different tracks for ski enthusiasts to choose from, from junior to senior, for everyone. To the west is Wanganui National Park, a remote and tranquil wilderness with a rich natural and human history. The canoe and jet boat tours on the Wanganui River take visitors deep into its ditches. Reveal the mystery and wonder. Cycling along New Zealand's finest mountain bike path through Ruapehu enjoys stunning views. Explore two famous lanes - logging bike lanes and mountain-sea-connected lanes, or countless other day-trip lanes, with the right options for both family tour novices or riders. Turoa Ski Resort Turoa Ski Area Turoa Ski Resort is located on the southwest slope of Ruapehu Mountain. The vertical slope of the cable car is 722 meters, which is the first in New Zealand. Mount Ruapehu has the most amazing natural terrain in the country: huge snow-covered pools, cable car-connected distant mountains, steep slopes, unexpected ski resorts and little-known new snow areas. A cable car pass covers all ski areas! The rich conditions meet everyone's preferences, including: first class beginner facilities, beyond imagination facilities and off-road parks, open to alpine skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts of all abilities. Along the 17-kilometer-long Oakuni mountain road (Ohakune Mountain Road), you can easily reach the Turova ski resort. Huakapapa ski resort