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Top attractions in Tongariro National Park

Tongariro Alpine Crossing ©
Hiking Trail
Tongariro Alpine Crossing , Tongariro National Park
4.6
Get ready for an outdoor adventure among some of New Zealand's best volcanic scenery at Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Linking Mangatepopo and Ke
Tours from $15
Active Outdoor Adventures
National Park
Active Outdoor Adventures , Tongariro National Park
4.8
Tours from $27
Taranaki Falls ©
Waterfall
Taranaki Falls , Tongariro National Park
4.7
Plummeting 20 m (66 ft) over the edge of a large lava flow, Taranaki Falls provides good photo opportunities. Winding through red tussock and
Tawhai Falls ©
Waterfall
Tawhai Falls , Tongariro National Park
4.6
Located within a national park, Tawhai Falls drop over the edge of a 13 meter (43 ft) cliff. The falls can be reached via an easy trail that
Tama Lakes ©
Water Body
Tama Lakes , Whakapapa
4.9

Recommended Tongariro National Park tours

FROM $27 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tongariro Alpine Crossing
5.0
Duration: 30 to 40 minutes
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FROM $239 BOOK WITH VIATOR Couples Tongariro Crossing Package
1.0
Duration: 15 to 20 hours
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FROM $15 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tongariro Self-Guided Audio Tour
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
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FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle, return transfer from Turangi.
Duration: 30 to 40 minutes
Tours from $38 »
FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tongariro River Family Fun White Water Rafting from Turangi
Duration: 3 hours
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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.

Side trips from Tongariro National Park

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River Rafting / Tubing
River Rafting & Tubing
Turangi
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Forgotten World Highway ©
Scenic Drive
Forgotten World Highway
Stratford
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Tongariro National Trout Centre ©
Nature / Park
Tongariro National Trout Centre
Turangi
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Timber Trail NZ
Biking Trail
Timber Trail NZ
Pureora Forest Park
4.9
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
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Silica Rapids Track ©
Hiking Trail
Silica Rapids Track
Whakapapa
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Tongariro National Park

Tawhai Falls ©
Waterfall
Tawhai Falls
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Tama Lakes ©
Water Body
Tama Lakes
Whakapapa
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Te Porere Redoubt ©
National Park
Te Porere Redoubt
4.0
Duration: 8 hours
Mangawhero Falls ©
Waterfall
Mangawhero Falls
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min

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: 2h 30 min
Ridge Track ©
Hiking Trail
Ridge Track
Whakapapa
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mounds Walk
Hiking Trail
Mounds Walk
2.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Winter Sports in Tongariro National Park

Turoa Ski Area
Ski Area
Turoa Ski Area
1.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Places to visit with Tongariro National Park

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Where to stay in Tongariro National Park

Tongariro Alpine Crossing ©
The few accommodations within the park itself cluster around Route 48--the main road leading into the protected area--and consist of a campsite and two well-appointed alpine-style hotels. If you can't find a room there, look just outside the entrance to the settlement of National Park, offering a selection of mid-range and luxury mountain lodges on Route 4. Most of the options there offer free parking and complimentary breakfast.
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