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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
How To Do The Tongariro Alpine Crossing In Winter
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Don’t get stranded like a possum on the ice!

02 June 2017
So What Happened To ANZAC Day In National Park Village
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Here’s how an impromptu ANZAC Day commemoration turned into plans for an annual parade in National Park Village.

16 March 2017
The Snow Will Be There Come Queens Birthday Weekend - Will You?
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Book your stay in National Park Villages now for the start of the Mt Ruapehu season on the 3rd of June!