Adventure Magazine
Issue 230, February/March 2022
Issue 230, February/March 2022
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MOUNT<br />
RUAPEHU<br />
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Reigning in<br />
RUAPEHU<br />
To live like kings and queens<br />
is an expression we don’t<br />
often live by. But what if we<br />
did? For just a moment in<br />
time, in this season of life, we<br />
treat ourselves to something<br />
extraordinary, something<br />
phenomenal, without any<br />
special occasion as an excuse.<br />
Sky Waka Gondola<br />
Rhine of the Pacific<br />
But instead, simply fill our cups with moments that matter. Because<br />
if there’s anything we’ve learned in recent years, it is that travel,<br />
adventure, and freedom are all privileges we can’t take for granted.<br />
In the wide-open spaces of Ruapehu, between mountains, rivers,<br />
and otherworldly landscapes straight out of Hollywood movies,<br />
there’s a mix of not so ordinary experiences for the bold and the<br />
brave to go forth and conquer.<br />
Luxury time travel with a modern twist on the Rhine of the<br />
Pacific<br />
Travel back in time with Forgotten World <strong>Adventure</strong>s on a Rhine<br />
of the Pacific Tour – four days of adventure and exploration<br />
through the heart of the Whanganui River – New Zealand’s longest<br />
navigable waterway. Journey by river-boat cruise or overland and<br />
watch the history and magnificence of the river come to life as you<br />
venture off the beaten path to hidden gems, heritage sites and<br />
fantastic accommodation options to indulge in.<br />
Escape to Retaruke Country Estate<br />
Embark on a remarkable country lodge experience at Retaruke<br />
Country Estate – an all-inclusive destination that includes made<br />
to order meals, unique accommodation, and a wealth of activities<br />
at your doorstep. Set amidst 4,000 acres of farmland, bush, and<br />
streams just 8 kilometres west of National Park Village, Retaruke<br />
Country Estate offers mountain biking, horse riding, off-road<br />
adventures in an SxS, farm tours, fishing, clay bird shooting, walks,<br />
and to top it all off, a lavish soak in an outdoor hot tub filled with<br />
fresh spring water. Everything you could ever wish for in the most<br />
beautiful setting - the perfect place to bliss out but also hard to<br />
leave.<br />
Scenic helicopter tour with Blazing <strong>Adventure</strong>s<br />
Fasten your seatbelts and take your reign to the skies with a scenic<br />
helicopter tour with Blazing <strong>Adventure</strong>s. Revel in awe-inspiring,<br />
breath-taking aerial views of Ruapehu’s wonderland like you have<br />
never seen before. Soar above the Whanganui River, take in the<br />
panoramas of historic farmsteads, deep canyons, and ancient bush<br />
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