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Ruapehu: an alpine adventure playground
The broad area around Tongariro National Park must have been a majestic place when Māori enjoyed undisturbed possession.
The majestical Mount Ruapehu. © David Wall Photography
Ossies Motels & Chalets Visit website
Situated in a quiet street with amazing views of Mount Ruapehu, Ossies Chalets and Apartments are designed with the skiing family in mind. . . . More . . .
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing offers an insight into just why the park is rated an international treasure and listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read the story . . .
Hobbit Motorlodge Visit website
Charming alpine setting offering guests quiet comfortable accommodation. Centrally located in the beautiful alpine location of Ohakune village, the nearest town to Turoa ski field, . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: Lake Taupō
Do what the locals do in Taupō. Read the story . . .
Tongariro Holiday Park Visit website
Tongariro Holiday Park is the most convenient and closest accommodation to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Different transport options available. Just 15 minutes drive to the . . . More . . .
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New Zealand on film: more than hobbits and snowy mountainscapes
Movies have put New Zealand on the map. But there's much more to New Zealand film than The Lord of the Rings... Read the story . . .
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Tongariro National Park: volcanoes of the south wind
Tongariro is New Zealand’s oldest national park with excellent skiing on Mount Ruapehu in the winter season and some of the most epic mountain-hiking trails in the world. Read the story . . .
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Waiouru Welcome Inn Visit website
Enjoy our comfortable heated and double-glazed motel units. 8 self-contained units and 3 standard units. Located near State Highway 1, close to cafés, hotel, garage/service . . . More . . .
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Tongariro Northern Circuit: alpine heartland
The Tongariro Northern Circuit explores a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views, with craters, explosion pits and lava flows aplenty. Read the story . . .
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Alpine Motel Visit website
Alpine Motel & Backpackers Lodge offers motel and backpacker accommodation in Ohakune's town centre. Accommodation consists of 10 units of various sizes including fully self . . . More . . .
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Thermal Explorer Highway: Auckland to Napier
How about an epic roadie straight down the North Island to the land where the languid meandering of the mighty Waikato gives way to the hiss of steam in roistering Rotorua? Read the story . . .
Aspen Court Motel Visit website
New complex - luxury accommodation with 2 access units. Smokefree, double spa baths. King-size beds, heating/air-conditioning, electric blankets, underfloor heating, full kitchen facilities. . . . More . . .
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A road less travelled: on the trail of a hot lamb sandwich
Travelling from Auckland to Wellington via Taumarunui, Napier, Gisborne and Tauranga in search of an old-fashioned Kiwi treat. Read the story . . .
Ruapehu Views Motel Visit website
This motel is in Ohakune's town centre, close to shops, bars & restaurants. It offers 14 units that are serviced daily, upstairs units have views . . . More . . .
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Ruapehu, Ngāuruhoe and Tongariro: live the high life this winter
The drive around Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngāuruhoe is spectacular in winter, but those who content themselves solely with the view from the window are missing out. Read the story . . .
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