Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park

Name: Mount Ruapehu
Address: Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

#4 among attractions in Tongariro National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano

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Mount Ruapehu is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupō Volcanic Zone in New Zealand. It is 23 kilometres northeast of Ohakune and 23 km southwest of the southern shore of Lake Taupō, within the Tongariro National Park. The North Island's major ski resorts and only glaciers are on its slopes. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1879Last eruption: 25 September 2007Elevation: 9177 ftProminence: 9177 ftCoordinates: 39°16'60"S, 175°34'1"E

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Mount Ruapehu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whakapapa skifield, Turoa, Tukino.

3.2 miN
Ski area, Outdoor activities, Park
Whakapapa skifield, Tongariro National Park
82 min walk • Nestled within the majestic landscape of Tongariro National Park, Whakapapa skifield stands as New Zealand's largest and most renowned ski resort. This alpine haven offers a diverse range of slopes suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, from gentle...
2.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Turoa, Tongariro National Park
67 min walk • Turoa is a skifield on the south western side of Mount Ruapehu, the highest mountain in the North Island of New Zealand, in Tongariro National Park. The area has been used for skiing since before the completion of the Mountain Road, but the first lifts opened in 1978.
2.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Tukino, Tongariro National Park
57 min walk • Tukino skifield is located on the eastern face of Mount Ruapehu, in the central area of the North Island, New Zealand. A club managed field, Tukino is open to the general public and both skiing and snowboarding are popular.

Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park

Facts and practical information

Tongariro National Park plan & book

Mount Ruapehu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Whakapapa skifield, Tongariro National Park

Turoa, Tongariro National Park

Tukino, Tongariro National Park