wkcsmt Says: Ohakune is located on the southwestern slopes of Mt Ruapehu and is the southern gateway to the Tongariro World Heritage Park. It's also know as the carrot capital of New Zealand.During summer months, this pleasant country town serve as a base for a number of outdoor...
Ohakune Top 10 Holiday Park: Quiet in the Woods
wkcsmt Says: It is situated in a park environment by a small stream just 2 minutes walk to town centre. Accommodation options varies from tent sites to park motels.We'd (4 of us) a 2-bedroom unit for NZ$107. There's bathroom & kitchen facilities within the unit and also a lounge & dining...
Parking and catching a bus to Whakapapa Ski fields
skyangel_k1 Says: It is not inconvenient, but you cannot take the car all the way up to the doorstep of the ski area. You need to leave your car at the carparks provided. Remember to take note of which car park you left your car at. And do arrive early or the car parks tend to fill up...
Car thefts while you are having fun on the slopes
skyangel_k1 Says: Car thefts and having car windows smashed and your valuables stolen is getting more rampant around holiday areas as thieves know that you will be leaving your car for at least a day or two. Do not keep valuables in the car. Do not offer any temptations, not even a coat or...
Skiing+Snowboarding / Guided Walks @ Ruapehu
wkcsmt Says: Skiing+snowboarding equipments are available for hire, but you'll need:- Water proof jacket and over trousers- Sunglasses- Warm hat and glovesExtra item if you're doing the Crater Lake guided walk or other mountain walks:- Sturdy tramping boots (not runners or gumboots) -...
skyangel_k1 Says: Most people head for the ski fields of Whakapapa. However, if you like, there is a nice golf course in Turangi, 4km from Lake Taupo on its southern side. It is very near the Tongariro National Park. Golf here is quiet and reasonable in price ($20), as everybody is off...
skyangel_k1 Says: Most people head for the ski fields of Whakapapa. However, don't forget your golf clubs, as there is a very pleasant golf course in Turangi, 4km from Lake Taupo on its southern side. It is very near the Tongariro National Park. Golf here is quiet and reasonable in price...
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Ruapehu - Where Adventure Begins

The most striking topographical and geological features of the North Island are the central North Island volcanoes, Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe which together form the Tongariro World Heritage......
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Tongariro National Park - Skiing at Whakapapa

Whakapapa Ski fields is very popular amongst locals. It is just above the Whakapapa village. The Whakapapa visitor centre is located in the village and is open daily from 8am - 5pm. You can get maps,...
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We had to go skiing whilst in NZ, esp as it the closest ski field was approx 3 and a half hour drive - Whakapapa (pronounced ***apapa) on Mt Rapehu, NZ´s tallest mountain. Phil and I have only skiied...
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