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Mt Ruapehu season extended
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The season at both the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski areas on Mt Ruapehu has been extended until mid-November.
New car park booking system for Mt Ruapehu
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A new bookable parking system has been laucnhed for busy weekend at Mt Ruapehu's Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields for the 2020 season. Here's how the system works.
Chateau Tongariro Hotel introduces new hotel manager Saif Rashid
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Meet Saif Rashid who recently joined the Chateau Tongariro Hotel as the new hotel manager. And find out what attracted him and his family to this region.
Sky Waka gondola to reopen for Queen's Birthday weekend
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The Sky Waka gondola at Whakapapa on Mt Ruapehu will for be opening for sightseeing trips during this Queen's Birthday weekend, while ski areas are expected open in late June or early July.
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Discover the history of Te Pōrere Redoubt
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Just off SH 47, 25 km from National Park Village, lies one of our region's many hidden gems - the historic Te Pōrere Redoubt. But what makes this site special and why is it famous? Find out here...
2019 Mt Ruapehu Shuttle Service Starts
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A new fleet of four-wheel drive buses to the ski areas on Mt Ruapehu have started running for the 2019 season.
Fun Things To Do Around Ruapehu In Winter - Apart From Skiing
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Hitting the slopes on Mt Ruapehu is undoubtedly the most popular attraction in the Tongariro National Park area in winter. But here are some other fun activities in the region if skiing or boarding are not your thing.