Hey was looking out for some cool place to spend my vacation, a friend of mine suggested me to spend my holiday in New Zealand . Tongariro National Park is at its most spectacular when it's snowing, which is the time to get kitted out for a few ski runs down 9,000ft Mount Ruapehu , another Lord of the Rings location. There are three main ski areas: Whakapapa, Tukino and Turoa.Tongariro are also popular for walking in summer when it is considerably cooler than the rest of North Island ... http://100percentpure.wordpress.com/