Ruapehu (2797 m a.s.l., Severní ostrov)

About peak Ruapehu

Nový Zéland

Logged on Vrcholovka 3x in total. Vrchol Ruapehu was added here by vsacan and info was completed by Martin Matějka.

The highest mountain on the North Island of New Zealand. The highest point, Tahurangi, is located on the southern side of the crater.

Chalet/accommodation

There is no chalet on the peak.

Stroller access

Peak is not stroller accessible.

Views

There are views from the peak.

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

No special equipment is required for this summit.

Accessibility

In good weather, the ascent is straightforward, but especially in fog, there are orientation problems in the lava terrain.

Nearest peaks: Ruapehu - Te Ataahua (2757 m,  0.5 km) Dome (2672 m,  1.6 km) Ruapehu - Paretetaitonga (2751 m,  1.6 km)

Routes nearby

Trek okolo Mt. Ruapehu
(70 km)