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National Park Villages, blog post, E-bikes come to town!, E-bikes are now available for hire in National Park Village - E-bikes are now available for hire in National Park Village from My Kiwi Adventure and The Alpine Centre.
11 December 2020

E-bikes come to town!


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It's now possible to explore our area with ease on an e-bike! E-bikes are now available for hire in National Park Village from My Kiwi Adventure and The Alpine Centre.

National Park Villages, blog post, Mt Ruapehu season extended, Mt Ruapehu season extended - The season at both the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski areas on Mt Ruapehu has been extended until mid-November.
05 October 2020

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.

National Park Villages, blog post, New car park booking system for Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ruapehu Parking 2020 - A new bookable parking system has been laucnhed for busy weekend at Mt Ruapehu
08 July 2020

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.

National Park Villages, blog post, Chateau Tongariro Hotel introduces new hotel manager Saif Rashid, Saif Rashid, Hotel Manager, Chateau Tongariro Hotel - Saif Ian Rashid has recently joined the Chateau Tongariro Hotel as the new hotel manager.
27 June 2020

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.

National Park Villages, blog post, Sky Waka gondola to reopen for Queen's Birthday weekend, Jono Dean, CEO, RAL - Jono Dean, CEO, RAL
20 May 2020

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.

National Park Villages, blog post, 2019 Mt Ruapehu Shuttle Service Starts, 2019 Mt Ruapehu Shuttle Service Starts - 2019 Mt Ruapehu Shuttle Service Starts
05 July 2019

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.

National Park Villages, blog post, Locals Welcome Turoa Ski Area Licence Renewal, Locals Welcome Turoa Ski Area Licence Renewal - Locals Welcome Turoa Ski Area Licence Renewal
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.

National Park Villages, blog post, Tongariro Alpine Crossing Gets Official Great Day Walk Tick, Tongariro Alpine Crossing Gets Official Great Day Walk Tick - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Gets Official Great Day Walk Tick
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.