Ride two chairlifts over mt ruapehus striking volcanic terrain to an altitude of 6 627 feet 2 020 meters and soak upthe sweeping views overtongariro national park view filming locations from the lord of the rings amid the mountain scenery including waterfalls in the high alpine environment at the top you can take one of the many short freedom walks or simply relax in new zealands highest caf the knoll ridgestay as long as you like before ridingthe chairlift back to whakapapa v