Ohakune

About twenty minutes later we arrived at our destination on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu. We stayed in the Peaks Motor Inn which was like a Swiss Chalet complete with hot tubs, sauna and jacuzzi. Ohakune means 'opening to a new world' in Mauri. It is the 'Apres Ski' capital of the North Island with many fine restaurents. It is also famous for turnips! The two don't really marry as an image but I have the spoon with both to prove it!