Trip to Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand

Mount Ruapehu

Mount Ruapehu, or just Ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand. It is 23 kilometres northeast of Ohakune and 40 kilometres southwest of the southern shore of Lake Taupo, within Tongariro National Park. The North Island's major skifields and only glaciers are on its slopes.

Ruapehu, the largest active volcano in New Zealand, is the highest point in the North Island and has three major peaks: Tahurangi (2,797 m), Te Heuheu (2,755 m) and Paretetaitonga (2,751 m). The deep, active crater is between the peaks and fills with a crater lake between major eruptions.

Start Your Trip Today

Christmas on the Danube featuring a 6-Night Danube River Cruise

On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best. Discover...

View details »

This State's 'For Lovers', and Even has a Seductive Local Cuisine - Recipe Included!

The catchy saying is known around the world and has even been inducted into the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of...

View details »

It's all in the Details! Princess Cruises NEW Royal Class ships – Enchanted Princess an...

Welcome to Discovery Princess℠Princess Cruises®With Discovery Princess℠, there’s no limit to the ways you can relax, dine and be entertained....

View details »

VIDEO: Stunning Scenic Sailing on Europe’s Danube River Aboard the Riverside Mozart

Take in the most breathtaking river cruise destination in Europe.

View details »