The Top 8 Natural Monuments around Ruapehu
Ruapehu’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments around Ruapehu. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Ruapehu. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 26, 2025
Taranaki Falls
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Worthwhile waterfall that can be reached via easy paths
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Waterfall Near Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park
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A few meters from the hiking trail you can discover an inconspicuous waterfall... but a little further on the Taranaki Falls are much more worthwhile
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Edge of Lava Flow
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Here you can experience the history of the earth through the rocks
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Tongariro National Park Loop Trail
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I can only recommend this hike to everyone. It is really worth it, the paths are well developed and the view is outstanding!
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View of Mount Ngauruhoe
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From Whakapapa you can see the pretty volcano in the distance
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View of Cathedral Rocks
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An impressive view at this point! Until then, it is quite good to hike, then it gets a bit tighter.
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Mangawhero Falls
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A short walk (150m) to the Mangawhero Falls. You can keep your car in the small parking lot. (Filmlocation The Lord of the Rings)
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Waterfalls in Tongariro National Park
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The trail runs parallel to the waterfall here. There is some climbing here. Everything is possible. Great pools.
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