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“Rough couple of months” for Tongariro tourism but visitor bookings hold as tracks reopen 10th December 2025 /

“Rough couple of months” for Tongariro tourism but visitor bookings hold as tracks reopen

Bookings across Ruapehu remain solid for the summer despite two large wildfires at Tongariro National Park, says Visit Ruapehu.


“Getting the messaging right” – Visit Ruapehu’s Jo Kennedy on supporting Tongariro’s recovery 20th November 2025 /

“Getting the messaging right” – Visit Ruapehu’s Jo Kennedy on supporting Tongariro’s recovery

Visit Ruapehu is collaborating with other tourism organisations to ensure people understand the popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing is open following the large wildfire that burned through nearly 3,000 hectares.


…as industry co-ordinates for aftermath of national park blaze 11th November 2025 /

…as industry co-ordinates for aftermath of national park blaze

Tourism groups will work together to streamline communications about Tongariro National Park after a fire burnt through around 2,800 hectares and caused the closure of popular walks in the area.


Fundraising adventurers welcomed to Ruapehu 29th July 2025 /

Fundraising adventurers welcomed to Ruapehu

Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton has welcomed adventurers Huw Kingston and Laurence Mote to Ruapehu as part of their 90-day, 4,000 kilometre journey across New Zealand to raise $75,000 for Save the Children and fund new climate-resilient classrooms in Vanuatu.


Ruapehu to feature on NZ Food Story show 11th July 2025 /

Ruapehu to feature on NZ Food Story show

Ruapehu’s unique food journey will be explored in A New Zealand Food Story with chef and TV presenter Ben Bayly.


Visit Ruapehu to manage isites following trial 26th June 2025 /

Visit Ruapehu to manage isites following trial

Visit Ruapehu will take full responsibility for operating the Taumarunui and Ohakune isites from the beginning of next month, following an eight-month trial.


Visit Ruapehu hosts Intrepid Travel 23rd August 2024 /

Visit Ruapehu hosts Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel staff been visiting the Ruapehu district.


Visit Ruapehu takes over district’s isite management 14th August 2024 /

Visit Ruapehu takes over district’s isite management

Ruapehu District Council is integrating its day-to-day isite operations under the management of Visit Ruapehu.


GJNZ, RTOs host travel buyers for North Island tour 13th June 2024 / /

GJNZ, RTOs host travel buyers for North Island tour

Great Journeys New Zealand, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, and Visit Ruapehu have collaborated to host a group of international travel partners on a tour of North Island attractions.


Ruapehu DMP a “bold new approach” to tourism – mayor 30th March 2023 /

Ruapehu DMP a “bold new approach” to tourism – mayor

The region’s new destination management plan is heralded as a “milestone”.


Northern Explorer’s Taumarunui stop ripe for operator opportunities 17th November 2022 /

Northern Explorer’s Taumarunui stop ripe for operator opportunities

Central North Island operators in the Ruapehu region and Taumarunui are set to benefit from the scenic train’s visits.


Visit Ruapehu reveals guiding forces within DMP 26th July 2022 /

Visit Ruapehu reveals guiding forces within DMP

Visit Ruapehu says its destination management plan has a focus on reciprocity and responsibility as a result of feedback from the community.