Mount Ruapehu, is the most active at present and the most popular skiing destination, with two ski fields on either side of the mountain. A magnificent hotel chateau is also located at the bottom of Mount Ruapehu, along with numerous other accommodation facilities, for skiers.
Mount Ngauruhoe, is the conical steep sided mountain in the middle of the trio of mighty peaks and to its right is Mount Tongariro.
At the far end of the Desert Road is New Zealand’s largest army base, Waiouru township. For us, Waiouru marks half way in our drive from Katikati to Wellington. Here, there is a magnificent army museum conveniently located on the outskirts of town. (I am proud to have personal connections associated with the museum and to say, I come from ‘Army Family’. So, I like stopping there, even if is just a wee stop, to visit the spotless facilities – you know what I mean!)
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