What to do in Ruapehu District

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Activities

Mt Ruapehu

Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike

NZ$508
per adult
Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike
Private Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk

Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke

NZ$2,700
per adult
Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke
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Mount Ruapehu

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Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Day trip destinations from Ruapehu District

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Whakapapa

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Kaimanawa Forest Park

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Whanganui National Park

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Ohakune

A mountain landscape with a river, a hiking trail, and a valley.

National Park Village

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Taihape

A coastal landscape with large rock formations and a beach.

Tongaporutu

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Taumarunui