The Department of Conservation and Project Tongariro have opened bookings for its Mahi Aroha 2024 range of nature-based experiences and events.
The spring season at Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields at Mt Ruapehu is shaping up to be busy, says Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.
A man had to be rescued at Mount Ruapehu on the weekend after sustaining serious injuries following a fall on ice and rocks.
Bradley’s Garden in Taumarunui has been recognised as a 5-star Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.
The Government’s $5.9m funding for the upgrade and expansion of Taupō Airport will boost Ruapehu’s visitor strategy, says the region’s mayor.
Confidence 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.
A 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.
Visit Ruapehu has attributed consecutive winter campaigns for a big jump in domestic and Australian visitor spending in the region.
Travellers 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.
Two 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.
All 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.
A 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.
Ruapehu District Council have voted in favour of supporting the proposals for funding economic development.