Mount Ruapehu

Mount Ruapehu is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupō Volcanic Zone and North Island in New Zealand. It is 23 km northeast of and 23 km southwest of the southern shore of , within .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Crater Lake and Dome Hill.

Lake

Peak
is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tūroa Village and Iwikau Village.

Hamlet
Turoa is a skifield on the south western side… is situated 4 km southwest of Mount Ruapehu.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 4½ km north of Mount Ruapehu.

Locality
Tukino skifield is located on the eastern face… is situated 4½ km east of Mount Ruapehu.

Mount Ruapehu

Latitude
-39.27824° or 39° 16′ 42″ south
Longitude
175.56021° or 175° 33′ 37″ east
Elevation
2,624 metres (8,609 feet)
Open location code
4VGQPHC6+P3
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Tukino Alpine Village and Whakapapa Village.

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