Mt Ruapehu Crater Climb
New Zealand's most accessible live volcano is Mt Ruapehu and you cna climb this mountain this summer.
you can ride the chairlifts up the mountain and enjoy unsurpassed views over the central North Island.

Northern Circulit (two night, three day)
Trek around Mt Ngauruhoe, including much of the Tongariro Crossing, starting at Mangatepopo & finishing at Whakapapa Village. Each day offers different highlights.

Tama lakes (5-6 hours)
 A fairly steep walk up though tussock and alpine herb fields. Tama Lakes occupy several old explosion craters. Tama Lakes occupy several old explosion craters. This walk is often very windy so take windproof gear.

Silica rapids (2.5 hours)
A highly varied walk taking in beech forest, subalpine plants, swamp, tussock, and thecreamy-white terraces of the Silica Rapids.

Taranaki falls (2 hours)
Water tumbles 20metres from a lava flow to a pool below. Strip off, get in the pool, and stand as close as you dare to the thunderous shower.

 

Whakapapaiti valley (4-5 hours)
A varied walk taking in spectacular views of the Whakapapaiti Valley, beech forest and bush-clad ridges.
Involves crossing the Whakapapaiti Stream, which may not always be possible to cross.

Ridge track (40 minutes)
A short climb through beech forest and alpine shrublands. Good views from the top.

Tawhai falls (20 minutes)
The falls were formed from an ancient lava flow.

Mounds walk (20 minutes)
The mounds were formed thousands of years ago by avalanches of debris from volcanic activity.
Good views of the volcanoes from the top.

Whakapapa nature walk (15 minutes)
A pleasant, easy loop track taking in some of the unique flora of the area. There are a series of informative panels along the way explaining the various vegetative zones throughout the park. Wheelchair access.