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siucin08:23 UTC24 Nov 2007

Does anyone know if the national parks in New Zealand closes on X'mas day and Boxing Day? We plan to see the Crater of Mt Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park on X'mas day and boxing day and don't want to be disappointed when we get there.

Thanks!

westwood14:09 UTC24 Nov 2007

Mount Ruapehu Important information. * Mount Ruapehu is an active volcano. * An eruption occurred on September 25th. * Climbers are advised that the area within 700 metres radius of the crater is a High Risk Zone. * The volcanic Alert is at Level 1. * Climbers approach this area at their own risk. * There is considerable snow on the mountain. * Conditions may be icy and ice axe and crampons may be required. * Check avalanche report. * Climbers must be well prepared with warm and windproof clothing and boots. * Do not climb in poor visibility or high winds

djt22:27 UTC24 Nov 2007

To answer your question......no, the national parks don't close on xmas or any other day of the year.

It's public land so technically even if DOC put gates or somesuch at the entrance there's no way they could stop you.

And yeah, Ruapehu's a little feisty at the moment......I'd let him calm down for a year or so before stomping all over his head.

otari01:31 UTC25 Nov 2007

Heh - yep, they round up everyone in the park and kick em out for the day.

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siucin08:23 UTC24 Nov 2007	Does anyone know if the national parks in New Zealand closes on X'mas day and Boxing Day? We plan to see the Crater of Mt Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park on X'mas day and boxing day and don't want to be disappointed when we get there. Thanks!
westwood14:09 UTC24 Nov 2007	Mount Ruapehu<BR><BR>Important information.<BR><BR> * Mount Ruapehu is an active volcano. <BR> * An eruption occurred on September 25th.<BR> * Climbers are advised that the area within 700 metres radius of the crater is a High Risk Zone. <BR> * The volcanic Alert is at Level 1. <BR> * Climbers approach this area at their own risk.<BR> * There is considerable snow on the mountain.<BR> * Conditions may be icy and ice axe and crampons may be required. <BR> * Check avalanche report.<BR> * Climbers must be well prepared with warm and windproof clothing and boots. <BR> * Do not climb in poor visibility or high winds	1
djt22:27 UTC24 Nov 2007	To answer your question......no, the national parks don't close on xmas or any other day of the year. It's public land so technically even if DOC put gates or somesuch at the entrance there's no way they could stop you. And yeah, Ruapehu's a little feisty at the moment......I'd let him calm down for a year or so before stomping all over his head.	2
otari01:31 UTC25 Nov 2007	Heh - yep, they round up everyone in the park and kick em out for the day.	3

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