Centered on three volcanoes – Ruapehu, Ngāuruhoe and Tongariro – New Zealand’s oldest national park is a spectacular landscape of steaming craters, alpine rock gardens, surreal lakes and tumbling waterfalls.
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Remarkable Ruapehu’s Must-Dos
In the heart of the North Island, the diverse Ruapehu region is home to two national parks – Tongariro and Whanganui – along with many other amazing natural places. Awe-inspiring outdoor activities, captivating history and unique visitor attractions make it a memorable holiday destination everyone will love.
The Best Walks in New Zealand
THERE are some places on this planet that simply demand being done at strolling speed. New ...
Wild Awaits: Are you ready to roam beyond the ordinary?
GrownUps Holidays travel partners have spent more than 100 years out in the field perfecting holidays. ...
Getting Into Hot Water This Winter
How lucky are we here in New Zealand? The Pacific Ocean’s ‘Ring of Fire’ provides us ...
A Cheaper Way to Travel
Have you ever considered including house sitting in your travel plans? It’s a great way to ...
Stumped – by a Garden With a Difference!
‘Once seen, never forgotten’ – it’s a common response from anyone visiting Invercargill’s Queens Park stumpery, ...
Old Cromwell: A precinct full of surprises
It’s a rare treat to find a quality attraction that can be enjoyed without having to ...
The Magic of Mt Nicholas
Just a 40 minute cruise from Queenstown, but a million miles from the hustle and bustle ...
In search of Katherine Mansfield
Who hasn’t heard of ‘The Doll’s House’, the heartbreakingly tender story of two families of little ...