FRMount Ruapehu New Zealand
Travel guides for Mount Ruapehu: visitruapehu.com, mtruapehu.com
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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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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| New Zealand Rural Sculpture Awards | 42.6 KM Taihape |
| This is a national competition open to adults resident in New Zealand. $15,000 in prize monies. Artists are tasked with creating something that reflects their relationship to the spirit of the NZ landscape. Youth entries from Manawatu District ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Kimbolton Domain - Kimbolton, Feilding and District Distance: 42.6 KM from Taihape | |
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| New Zealand Military Tattoo | 77.5 KM Taihape |
| The New Zealand Military Tattoo - A uniquely New Zealand experience. New Zealand’s biggest military spectacular is coming to Palmerston North City. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime show celebrating our nation’s defence heroes. ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Central Energy Trust Arena - Palmerston North Distance: 77.5 KM from Taihape | |
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| Renee Geyer 2020 | 77 KM Taihape |
| October 2018, Geyer indicated that she wants to record a new album - possibly her last - "I am playing it by ear, but sometime in the next year, I would like to do something – another new album. I have collaborated with people on different things ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Royal - Palmerston North Distance: 77 KM from Taihape | |
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| The Ten Tenors | 76.9 KM Taihape |
| The original and still Australia's best classical cross-over group, The Ten Tenors, are touring New Zealand in 2020 to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The talented tensome will charm their way around the country performing an irresistible selection ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent on Broadway - Palmerston North Distance: 76.9 KM from Taihape | |
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| The Ten Tenors | 76.9 KM Taihape |
| Following sold out performances throughout New Zealand, The Ten Tenors are thrilled to announce they’re returning by popular demand. The charming classical cross-over group will perform a selection of the best romantic pop songs, ballads and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent on Broadway - Palmerston North Distance: 76.9 KM from Taihape | |
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| Cruising At 11 | 64.3 KM Ohakune |
| Enjoy river travel as it used to be as you listen to stories, take in the beautiful scenery and watch the homing pigeons during this unique and authentic cruise aboard New Zealand's only coal fired paddle steamer. Also discover a goldmine of ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Waimarie Centre - Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui Distance: 64.3 KM from Ohakune | |
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| The Great Eketahuna Cheese Festival | 108 KM Taihape |
| We've done it once, we've done it twice... Team Eke are going for it again... Small cheese event for small cheesemakers in a small part of provincial New Zealand that has made a big contribution to NZ cheese. Join us! Small cheesemakers and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Eketahuna Community Centre - Eketahuna, Tararua Distance: 108 KM from Taihape | |
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| Mangatainoka Motors V8 Sunday | 83.2 KM Taihape |
| Are you the owner of a V8? Why not bring your car to Tui Brewery for a fabulous day out that gives you the chance to display your sweet ride for other car enthusiasts and general public to enjoy and in doing so, compete to win some sweet prizes. ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Tui Brewery - Mangatainoka, Tararua Distance: 83.2 KM from Taihape | |
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| Leaving Jackson - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show | 76.9 KM Taihape |
| Fall into the ring of fire in this unforgettable music concert dedicated to the music, love and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter. For more than 40 years Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent on Broadway - Palmerston North Distance: 76.9 KM from Taihape | |
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| Friends! The Musical Parody | 76.9 KM Taihape |
| So, no one told you life was gonna be this way, nor did they tell you about the hilarious new musical that lovingly lampoons one of TV’s all-time greatest shows in the hit New York and Las Vegas show Friends! The Musical Parody. Friends! The ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Regent on Broadway - Palmerston North Distance: 76.9 KM from Taihape | |
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| Levin Monthly Market | 114.4 KM Taihape |
| Levin's original Monthly Market (originally at St John's Methodist church hall). Would you like a stall? Only $10 per table (table provided). Inside venue - though there are a couple of places outside if the weather is good. Please note that if ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Levin Uniting Church - Levin, Horowhenua Distance: 114.4 KM from Taihape | |
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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Mount Ruapehu
Back to top| Waiouru Railway Station | 0.2 KM Waiouru |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| 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 | |
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| Tongariro National Park Mangahuia Camp Ground | 5.6 KM National Park |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets (Fees Apply) | |
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| Tongariro National Park Raurimu Spiral | 5.7 KM National Park |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Discovery Lodge National Park | 6.9 KM National Park |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Raetihi Holiday Park | 10.1 KM Ohakune |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi (Fees Apply) | |
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| Last Spike Rest Area | 11.5 KM National Park |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| 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 | 13.9 KM Turangi |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water Free | |
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| Mangaweka Reserve Ruahine Road Mangaweka | 14.6 KM Taihape |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets (Fees Apply) | |
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| Kaimanawa Road campsite | 15.8 KM Turangi |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Motutere Bay Taupo Lake | 17.4 KM Turangi |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power (Fees Apply) | |
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| 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 | 21.3 KM Turangi |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets Free | |
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| Pipiriki Wanganui River Bank | 31.1 KM Ohakune |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Vinegar Hill Cheltenham Hunterville Road Ohingaiti | 31.4 KM Taihape |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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