The Ruapehu Art Awards are open to the public over the upcoming School Holidays from the 18th to the 30th September The Ruapehu is a fun family feast for the eyes perfect to visit on days Mount Ruapehu is closed for the day or on your way to other locations situated just past the main shops in Taumarunui if heading south at the War Memorial Hall. Last time we ran this event we had 300 entries from Artists enter from all over the country, in every style you can imagine. You'll see amazing sculptures, 2D Art works of every style, some amazing photos, Maori Art and a lot more. Taumarunui and the Ruapehu Art Awards are only 1 hours drive from Te Kuiti and Waitomo and One hour's drive from Ohakune at the foot of Mt Ruapehu ski fields so perfect for those on a Skiing or Snowboarding Holiday