FRMount Ruapehu New Zealand
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What to do in Mount Ruapehu
Back to top| Whakakapapa and Turoa ski resorts | 14.4 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, | |
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| 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. | |
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| Whanganui National Park Canoe Tours | 0.3 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| Fly Fishing in Turangi | 1 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
Back to top| Candlelit Concerts - a Night Out That Feels Good & Does Good | 114.4 KM Taihape |
| An Ambient Candlelit Concert Series in the Heart of the Community Step into an unforgettable music experience that only happens four times a year - our Candlelit Concert Series brings fresh acoustic sounds to a stunning, intimate venue once each ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Levin Uniting Church - Levin, Horowhenua Distance: 114.4 KM from Taihape | |
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| Rodger Fox Big Band with Carl Verheyen & Erna Ferry | 77.5 KM Taihape |
| This year’s Gala Concert features the beloved Rodger Fox Big Band with guest artists Carl Verheyen and Erna Ferry. New Zealand’s premier jazz band, the RFBB is well-known within New Zealand and internationally, having performed at the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Globe Theatre - Palmerston North Distance: 77.5 KM from Taihape | |
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| The Symphony Experience | 76.9 KM Taihape |
| Join the Manawatu Youth Orchestra and Manawatu Sinfonia on King's Birthday Monday, June 2nd at 2.30pm, to experience a full symphony orchestra! There will be 80 players on stage. We want you to hear what an amazing sound your local musicians can ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent on Broadway - Palmerston North Distance: 76.9 KM from Taihape | |
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| Rufous Whistler | 119.1 KM Taihape |
| A Sunday afternoon solo show with Rufous Whistler (AUS), starting at 2:30 pm. Doors open at 2pm - Ohau Hall, 14 Muhunoa West Rd, Ohau nr Levin. Tea/coffee available during the break between sets. Door sales $25/ advance tickets $20 by booking and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Ohau Public Hall - Ohau, Horowhenua Distance: 119.1 KM from Taihape | |
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| Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano | 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 | |
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| Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano | 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 | |
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| Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men | 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 | |
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| Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men | 64.5 KM Ohakune |
| 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: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui Distance: 64.5 KM from Ohakune | |
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| Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band – 100-Year Concert | 76.5 KM Taihape |
| Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band – Pre-Worlds Concert & 100-Year Celebration Join us for a spectacular afternoon of music, celebration, and tradition as the Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band marks its 100-year centenary with a special Pre-Worlds Trip ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Speirs Centre - Palmerston North Boys High, Palmerston North Distance: 76.5 KM from Taihape | |
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| In The Shallows Winter Tour '25 | 77.2 KM Taihape |
| IN THE SHALLOWS | NEW ERA. NEW ALBUM. NEW TOUR. 2025 is already glowing for In The Shallows. With a brand new lineup, a fresh album in the works, and their first single “Do You” turning heads, the indie-folk-pop band is ready to hit ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Hokowhitu Bowling Club - Palmerston North Distance: 77.2 KM from Taihape | |
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| Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms | 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 | |
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| Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms | 64.5 KM Ohakune |
| 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: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui Distance: 64.5 KM from Ohakune | |
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| Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s | 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 | |
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| Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s | 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 | |
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| Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas | 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 | |
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| Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas | 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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| Friday Concerts | 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 ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po - Levin, Horowhenua Distance: 114 KM from Taihape | |
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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Mount Ruapehu
Back to top| Ohakune Camp Ground | 0.3 KM Ohakune |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Waiouru Military Museum | 2.4 KM Waiouru |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power Free | |
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| 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 Holiday Park | 5.8 KM National Park |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
| Discovery Lodge National Park | 7 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) | |
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| Waitetoko Bay Taupo | 14 KM Turangi |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water Free | |
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| Mangaweka Reserve Ruahine Road Mangaweka | 14.7 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 | 17.5 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) | |
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| Desert Road Oturere Stream | 21.4 KM Turangi |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets Free | |
| Pipiriki Wanganui River Bank | 31.2 KM Ohakune |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
| Vinegar Hill Cheltenham Hunterville Road Ohingaiti | 31.5 KM Taihape |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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