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Great Walks In Tongariro National Park (Apart From The Crossing)
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Great walks in Tongariro National Park (Apart from The Tongariro Alpine Crossing!)
Hop On A Shuttle
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DOC urges Tongariro Alpine Crossing hikers to leave their vehicles behind.
A First-Timers Thoughts On Hiking The Tongariro Alpine Crossing In Winter
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By Marina van Wyk, Tongariro Crossing Lodge.
Locals Welcome Turoa Ski Area Licence Renewal
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The National Park Village business community has welcomed Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) being granted a new license to operate Mt Ruapehu's Tūroa Ski Area.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing Gets Official Great Day Walk Tick
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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has been officially designated as a new Great Day walk.
The Best Birthday Present Ever
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Queens Birthday Delivers for local businesses.
Age Is No Barrier
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With 70 years separating them, two recent Tongariro Alpine Crossing hikers have proved age is no barrier to enjoying this iconic trail.
What's Life Like Living In National Park As A Mt Ruapehu Ski Instructor
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Ebba Beattie from Sweden has returned to National Park Village to work as a ski instructor at Whakapapa. She shares her impressions of living in this unique town.