Trip to Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand

Mount Ruapehu

Mount Ruapehu, or just Ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand. It is 23 kilometres northeast of Ohakune and 40 kilometres southwest of the southern shore of Lake Taupo, within Tongariro National Park. The North Island's major skifields and only glaciers are on its slopes.

Ruapehu, the largest active volcano in New Zealand, is the highest point in the North Island and has three major peaks: Tahurangi (2,797 m), Te Heuheu (2,755 m) and Paretetaitonga (2,751 m). The deep, active crater is between the peaks and fills with a crater lake between major eruptions.

Start Your Trip Today

Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising

Discover Trafalgar's new river cruises launching in 2026—sail Europe's iconic rivers with guided cultural journeys and local connections.

View details »

TOP HEALTHY CRUISE EXPERIENCES

    Some of the best wellness experiences are now at sea. A voyage with Oceania Cruises means your healthy lifestyle is integrated seamlessly...

View details »

Unlock the wonders of the Panama Canal with Princess

Sail into the extraordinary with a cruise through the world’s greatest shortcut

View details »

The Top 5 List of the World's Most Expensive Shopping Streets Just Got a Shakeup

Travel and treating yourself to luxury shopping go hand in hand for many, so this year’s list of the world’s...

View details »