10th December 2025 Tongariro / Visit RuapehuBookings across Ruapehu remain solid for the summer despite two large wildfires at Tongariro National Park, says Visit Ruapehu.
20th November 2025 Tongariro Crossing / Visit RuapehuVisit 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.
11th November 2025 National Parks / Visit RuapehuTourism 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.
29th July 2025 DOC / Visit RuapehuRuapehu 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.
11th July 2025 Food / Visit RuapehuRuapehu’s unique food journey will be explored in A New Zealand Food Story with chef and TV presenter Ben Bayly.
26th June 2025 isite / Visit RuapehuVisit Ruapehu will take full responsibility for operating the Taumarunui and Ohakune isites from the beginning of next month, following an eight-month trial.
23rd August 2024 RDC / Visit RuapehuIntrepid Travel staff been visiting the Ruapehu district.
14th August 2024 isite / Visit RuapehuRuapehu District Council is integrating its day-to-day isite operations under the management of Visit Ruapehu.
13th June 2024 GJNZ / TAU / Visit RuapehuGreat 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.
30th March 2023 DMP / Visit RuapehuThe region’s new destination management plan is heralded as a “milestone”.
17th November 2022 KiwiRail / Visit RuapehuCentral North Island operators in the Ruapehu region and Taumarunui are set to benefit from the scenic train’s visits.
26th July 2022 Destination Management / Visit RuapehuVisit Ruapehu says its destination management plan has a focus on reciprocity and responsibility as a result of feedback from the community.