16th November 2023 DOC / RuapehuThe Department of Conservation and Project Tongariro have opened bookings for its Mahi Aroha 2024 range of nature-based experiences and events.
14th September 2023 RuapehuThe spring season at Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields at Mt Ruapehu is shaping up to be busy, says Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.
1st March 2022 Ruapehu / Ski FieldsA man had to be rescued at Mount Ruapehu on the weekend after sustaining serious injuries following a fall on ice and rocks.
16th February 2022 Attractions / RuapehuBradley’s Garden in Taumarunui has been recognised as a 5-star Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.
3rd March 2020 RuapehuThe Government’s $5.9m funding for the upgrade and expansion of Taupō Airport will boost Ruapehu’s visitor strategy, says the region’s mayor.
11th December 2019 RAL / RuapehuConfidence in Ruapehu tourism is growing after a big year for the region, Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron said following the the third annual Visit Ruapehu Industry Forum last week.
11th October 2019 Ruapehu / Ski FieldsA group of 35 Chinese Winter Olympic Games staff took the slopes of Mt Ruapehu in a bid to hone their rescue knowledge and techniques in time for the World Cup and the Winter Olympic Games in 2022.
19th September 2018 Campaigns / RuapehuVisit Ruapehu has attributed consecutive winter campaigns for a big jump in domestic and Australian visitor spending in the region.
7th March 2018 Ruapehu / Ruapehu District CouncilTravellers affected by the closure of the Desert Rd today are being encouraged to factor a bit more time into their journey so that they can enjoy some of the sites and activities on the alternate route.
12th December 2017 Ruapehu / Ruapehu District Council / Visit RuapehuTwo milestone events in support of Ruapehu business development and Council’s goal of increasing jobs, incomes and opportunities took place at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel last week.
28th November 2017 RuapehuAll Ruapehu shops will be able to decide for themselves if they want to open on Easter Sunday next year if a Draft Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy being consulted on is adopted by Council.
5th October 2017 Ruapehu / Ruapehu District Council / Visit RuapehuA new tourism entity to take over Visit Ruapehu and other central North Island regional tourism bodies has been proposed by Ruapehu District Council.
Ruapehu’s tourism and visitor sector is anticipating a big jump in interest following the success of the National i-SITE Visitor Information Network Conference.
22nd May 2017 RuapehuRuapehu District Council have voted in favour of supporting the proposals for funding economic development.
