Notable viewpoint · New Plymouth, Taranaki
Ruru
Ruru is a viewpoint in New Plymouth, Taranaki.
Ruru: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Ruru
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Ruru — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -38.84766, 174.79797. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ruru
- Parininihi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Taranaki · ~30 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~49 km · Must-see
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~60 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~63 km · Must-see
- Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~69 km · Must-see
- Whanganui National Park · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~71 km · Must-see
- Tīeke · fort · Ruapehu · ~71 km · Must-see
- Kotare Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · New Plymouth · ~2 km
- Kotuku · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~4 km
- Kotare · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~5 km
- Kaka · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~5 km
- Mount Roa · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~8 km
- Mount Damper · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~9 km
- Te Rerepahupahu Falls · waterfall · Stratford · ~9 km
- Te Rerepahupahu Falls · waterfall · New Plymouth · ~9 km
- Parikino · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~10 km
- Mount Damper Falls viewing platform · waterfall · New Plymouth · ~10 km
- Mount Damper Falls · waterfall · New Plymouth · ~10 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Ruru
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~60 km · Must-see
- Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~69 km · Must-see
- Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~81 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~88 km · Must-see
- Pureora Forest Park · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~92 km · Must-see
- Rangitoto Range · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~96 km · Must-see
- Pouākai Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~100 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~100 km · Must-see
- Kaitake Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~100 km · Must-see
- Taranaki Maunga · viewpoint · Stratford · ~101 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Ruru yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Ruru?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Ruru?
Nearby: Parininihi Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 30 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 49 km), Herangi Range (viewpoint, 60 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 63 km), Matemateaonga Range (viewpoint, 69 km), Whanganui National Park (sanctuary, 71 km).
Is Ruru worth visiting?
Ruru is listed as a notable viewpoint in Taranaki on Spotwander.