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16 January 2019
16 November 2018
A First-Timers Thoughts On Hiking The Tongariro Alpine Crossing In Winter
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By Marina van Wyk, Tongariro Crossing Lodge.
16 October 2018
Locals Welcome Turoa Ski Area Licence Renewal
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The National Park Village business community has welcomed Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) being granted a new license to operate Mt Ruapehu's Tūroa Ski Area.
16 September 2018
Tongariro Alpine Crossing Gets Official Great Day Walk Tick
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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has been officially designated as a new Great Day walk.
16 December 2017
Age Is No Barrier
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With 70 years separating them, two recent Tongariro Alpine Crossing hikers have proved age is no barrier to enjoying this iconic trail.
16 August 2017
What's Life Like Living In National Park As A Mt Ruapehu Ski Instructor
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Ebba Beattie from Sweden has returned to National Park Village to work as a ski instructor at Whakapapa. She shares her impressions of living in this unique town.
16 July 2017