Ruapehu: Let your rewilding begin
| This Article was created in partnership with Visit Ruapehu |
In this brave new world, what does adventure feel like, look like, and taste like? What type of intrepid travellers have we become? And how do we begin to rewild ourselves?
Take the chance to explore the remarkable place of Ruapehu as amazing adventures and picturesque sites await. (Image: Visit Ruapehu)
Maybe the first steps are somewhere off the beaten path, a place where you can feel the elements alive and pulsing, a place we know as Ruapehu. In the heart of the Central North Island, Ruapehu is New Zealand’s greater outdoors and is an open invitation to redefine what adventure means to you.
Discover a new rhythm in Ruapehu
With majestic mountains and enchanting rivers around every corner, nature takes you by surprise in Ruapehu.
It’s where ancient lava flows and volcanic landscapes, carved by thousands of years of slow formation, ground your every step.
Seek a little thrill in your adventure and visit the mighty Whanganui River for some water sports. Image: (Visit Ruapehu)
Be it hiking, mountain biking or kayaking, however you explore, there is a rhythm in Ruapehu you can feel in your bones, closing the gap between people and place.
With forest reserves, waterfalls, conservation areas and other more great things, Ruapehu is New Zealand’s premier walking and hiking destination.
You breathe a little deeper and look a little closer, finding a deeper connection to where you stand.
Ruapehu’s four seasons of adventure
Is it shredding down the largest ski fields in NZ or a paddle down the river?
Get ready to have more fun on the slopes at Whakapapa Ski Area and enjoy the breath taking beauty of Ruapehu.
Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or mountain biking the renowned Timber Trail?
Experience a cycling adventure with the family and be amazed with the magnificent native landscapes and bird life.
You can take your pick of world-class experiences in Ruapehu all year round, but you’ll also delight in the simplest pleasures – be it your first alpine sunrise, culinary feats that tantalise at first bite, stargazing, or kiwi-spotting in the wild.
Travel to the genuine wonder of the world and take the challenging journey across a remarkable volcanic landscape and more.
Ruapehu is where you can adventure at your own pace, in your own time, and adventure like no one is watching.
Make your way to Ruapehu
Far from the crowds and as close to nature as you can get, Ruapehu is located in the Central North Island halfway between Auckland and Wellington – a four-hour drive from either city.
Discover the marvelous things to see and do at Ruapehu and go for an adventure with your family or friends.
You can also fly into a neighbouring airport, arrive by bus, or climb aboard a scenic rail journey on the iconic Northern Explorer.
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