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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  North Island  /  Manawatu-Wanganui Region  /  Tongariro National Park

Tongariro National Park

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World heritage site · Hiking Trails · Ski Areas
Tongariro National Park has a long history of preserving New Zealand's pristine alpine landscape. The mountainous reserve in the center of the North Island houses three active volcanoes--the aquamarine crater lakes that adorn these volcanic hotspots are widely considered to be among the best attractions in the country. During a trip to Tongariro National Park, many visitors choose to hike and climb to admire the lakes on challenging day excursions. Use our New Zealand trip planner to arrange the hows, wheres, and whens of your trip to Tongariro National Park.
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    Top Tongariro National Park tours

    FROM $33 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tongariro Crossing Return Transfer from Turangi
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $28 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    5.0
    Duration: 30 to 40 minutes
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    FROM $12 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tongariro Self-Guided Audio Tour
    Duration: 1 to 3 hours
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    Popular things to do in Tongariro National Park

    Tongariro Alpine Crossing ©
    Hiking Trail
    Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Mount Ruapehu ©
    Volcano
    Mount Ruapehu
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Whakapapa - Mt Ruapehu ©
    Ski Area
    Whakapapa - Mt Ruapehu
    Whakapapa
    2.1
    Duration: 8 hours
    Ohakune Old Coach Road ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Ohakune Old Coach Road
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Tongariro National Park

    Horsemtrails ©
    Hiking Trail
    Horsemtrails
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Active Outdoor Adventures
    National Park
    Active Outdoor Adventures
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tongariro Northern Circuit ©
    Hiking Trail
    Tongariro Northern Circuit
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Silica Rapids Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Silica Rapids Track
    Whakapapa
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Tongariro National Park

    Taranaki Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Taranaki Falls
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Tama Lakes ©
    Water Body
    Tama Lakes
    Whakapapa
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tawhai Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Tawhai Falls
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Mangawhero Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Mangawhero Falls
    4.2
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Side trips from Tongariro National Park

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    River Rafting / Tubing
    River Rafting & Tubing
    Turangi
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tongariro National Trout Centre ©
    Wildlife Area
    Tongariro National Trout Centre
    Turangi
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Timber Trail NZ
    Biking Trail
    Timber Trail NZ
    Pureora Forest Park
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    National Army Museum ©
    Military Museum
    National Army Museum
    Waiouru
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Trails in Tongariro National Park

    Rotopounamu Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Rotopounamu Track
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Whakapapa Nature Walk ©
    Hiking Trail
    Whakapapa Nature Walk
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Ridge Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Ridge Track
    Whakapapa
    4.2
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Mounds Walk
    Hiking Trail
    Mounds Walk
    2.7
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Winter Sports in Tongariro National Park

    Turoa Ski Area
    Ski Area
    Turoa Ski Area
    1.4
    Duration: 8 hours

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