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Two New Members Join Visit Ruapehu Board
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 5:05 pm | Visit Ruapehu
Visit Ruapehu would also like to express their gratitude and appreciation to departing Board members Janelle Hinch, Ah-Leen Rayner and Elijah Pue for their years of service, commitment and contribution to our region. More >>
Ruapehu To Benefit From International Tourism Boost Through Regional Collaboration
Friday, 16 January 2026, 2:19 pm | Visit Ruapehu
Minister of Tourism Louise Upston has expressed strong support for the collaborative approach being taken, noting early positive signs of increased visitation and welcoming the strengthened partnerships forming between RTOs. More >>
A New Zealand Food Story With Ben Bayly Puts Ruapehu On The Map
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 10:18 am | Visit Ruapehu
“Food experiences are a big part of what attracts visitors to destinations and showcasing Ruapehu’s offering through the TV series is a fantastic way to share stories of our people and place” says Jo Kennedy, General Manager of Visit Ruapehu. More >>
Successful Trade Collaboration With Great Journeys New Zealand, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited And Visit Ruapehu
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 9:49 am | Visit Ruapehu
In conjunction with Great Journeys New Zealand, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Visit Ruapehu, a group of international travel partners spent five days experiencing some of the North Island’s top trade ready attractions. More >>
2023 NZ Landmark Of The Year Prepares For Launch On 1 April
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 6:46 pm | Visit Ruapehu
Voted as the 2023 NZ Landmark of the Year, the Ohakune Carrot was recently announced as the winner of Caltex NZ’s nationwide competition. On top of this momentous accolade, fans of the Ohakune Carrot can also join the festivities to celebrate the launch ... More >>
Taumarunui Set To Sizzle At This Summer’s Kotahitanga Festival 2023
Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 7:14 am | Visit Ruapehu
Celebrate the best of summer at the anticipated Kotahitanga Festival in Taumarunui on Sat. 11 February 2023. Anahera Hose, event organiser is thrilled that the Kotahitanga Festival returns this year after securing funding from the Thermal Explorer Highway ... More >>
Reciprocity And Responsibility Shapes Ruapehu Destination Management Plan
Monday, 25 July 2022, 12:33 pm | Visit Ruapehu
After a busy six months of community engagement, the Ruapehu Destination Management Plan continues to take shape through reciprocity and responsibility. Waka Waituhi is a concept symbolising reciprocity and responsibility and has been a guiding force ... More >>
Inaugural Whānau Expos In Ruapehu Connects Communities Through Puanga & Matariki
Monday, 13 June 2022, 11:09 am | Visit Ruapehu
The highly anticipated Ruapehu Puanga and Mataraki Whānau Expos kick off this week to celebrate the start of the Māori New Year. A collective effort by local hapū, Visit Ruapehu and Waihuia Ventures Ltd, a series of festivities throughout the month ... More >>
Glenbrook Vintage Railway Journeys From Auckland To Ruapehu Kicks Off In April
Friday, 18 March 2022, 1:08 pm | Visit Ruapehu
An exciting new way to experience train travel from Tāmaki Makaurau to Ruapehu kicks off next month with Glenbrook Vintage Railway. The 3-days, 2 nights Discover Ruapehu Rail Tours invites travellers to find beauty, discover adventure and immerse ... More >>
Destination Management Leaps Ahead In Ruapehu
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 10:12 am | Visit Ruapehu
Thanks to the Support, Recovery and Re-Set funding from government, Visit Ruapehu is now in a position to focus on phase two of its destination management plan. Community leader and strategic consultant Erena Mikaere will be working alongside the Visit ... More >>
Inspiring Initiatives At National Park Village
Thursday, 1 July 2021, 1:20 pm | Visit Ruapehu
Each year, about 3,500 pairs of helping hands get to experience what it truly means to connect to the land along the Tupapakurua Falls Track in the Erua Forest behind National Park Village. A local legend in his own right, Murray Wilson spearheaded ... More >>
Ruapehu Secures Funding For Two Major Events To Boost Spring Visitation
Wednesday, 23 June 2021, 3:56 pm | Visit Ruapehu
The recently announced Thermal Explorer Regional Events Fund (REF) is set to boost visitors into the regions, with a total of 15 events from the Waikato, Rotorua, Taupō, and Ruapehu regions to receive $1.6 million with the first round of funding. Collaboration ... More >>
Winter Season Kicks Off In Ruapehu This Queen’s Birthday Weekend
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 3:52 pm | Visit Ruapehu
Ruapehu is set to shine this weekend with a range of fun activities opening to kick off the winter season. Happy Valley – NZ’s premier beginner’s ski facility at Whakapapa on Mt Ruapehu is set to open Saturday 5 June with the rest of the mountain ... More >>
The Aroha Is All In The Detail In Ruapehu
Monday, 23 November 2020, 8:03 am | Visit Ruapehu
Kayaking at the Kaiwhakauka Waterfall. A fresh new marketing campaign kicks off the summer season for Visit Ruapehu. Developed in partnership with award-winning Auckland based agency RUN, the bespoke campaign is a true testament to the unforgettable ... More >>
4th Annual Ruapehu Tourism Forum A Success
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 6:16 am | Visit Ruapehu
Visit Ruapehu held its 4th annual industry forum last Friday (6 November) at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel. Over 50 attendees consisting of local stakeholders, tourism operators as well as speakers from Tourism Industry Aotearoa, Explore Central North ... More >>
Support for Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan
Friday, 12 May 2017, 10:38 am | Visit Ruapehu
Leading tourism industry experts and key stakeholders have lent their collective brainpower and experience to a special ‘Thought Leaders Workshop’ as a critical part of the development of the Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan. More >>
Critical step in progressing regional tourism growth
Monday, 10 April 2017, 11:06 am | Visit Ruapehu
A critical step in progressing the Accelerate25 Action Plan for regional tourism growth gets underway today with the first of three Visit Ruapehu led workshops as part of the development of the ‘Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan’. The ... More >>
Feel a million miles away this summer with a Ruapehu escape
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 4:18 pm | Visit Ruapehu
With summer in full swing, there has never been a better time to visit one of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations. More >>
Summer gems to be found in Tongariro National Park
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 10:22 am | Visit Ruapehu
The recent volcanic activity within the Tongariro National Park is boosting the profile of New Zealand’s best 1-day walk. A section of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing between Emerald Lakes and Ketetahi is closed however this is proving no deterrent to hundreds ... More >>
Tongariro Alpine Crossing now has new appeal
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 10:02 am | Visit Ruapehu
The Department of Conservation in consultation with Ngāti Tūwharetoa through local hapu Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, Regional Tourism Organisations and businesses will re-open part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on Friday 31st of August, following ... More >>
