Gudrun's photos with the keyword: Ruapehu

On the Pipiriki-Raetihi road, Mt.Ruapehu, Ngaurohoe and Tongariro in the background. HFF folks, have a good weekend!

Mount Ruapehu with Chateau Tongariro in the foreground. Ruapehu (2797m) is the highest mountain in the North Island. It is one of NZ's most active volcanoes and has a crater lake which has repeatedly caused lahars. Ruapehu was used for filming the Mordor scenes in LOTR. www.gns.cri.nz/Home/Learning/Science-Topics/Volcanoes/New-Zealand-Volcanoes/Volcano-Geology-and-Hazards/Ruapehu-Geology Ruapehu from Taranaki Falls track

Mount Ngauruhoe seen from the porch of Chateau Tongariro. Ngauruhoe (2291m) is the youngest cone in Tongariro volcanic complex, last eruption 1977. It was Mount Doom in LOTR. Salon at Chateau Tongariro