The most beautiful places in NP Tongariro
What to see in Tongariro National Park
Tongariro National Park, the first national park based in New Zealand, is the largest tourist attraction of the North Island. His volcanic landscape served as the infamous Mordor in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. You will find several volcanoes and beautiful lagoons. The most beautiful places of the national park are accessible by several tourist circuits.
Emerald lakes
Three eyes of Tongariro
Perhaps the most famous view from the Tongariro Alpine Cross trek is the view from the Red Crater on three beautiful emerald lakes surrounded by a volcanic desert – Emerald lakes. These lakes are an ideal place to take a hike and enjoy their beauty. The two upper lakes are at an altitude of about 1,730 meters above sea level and lower at 1,695 meters above sea level. continue reading
Ngauruhoe volcano
Mount Doom
Perhaps the most famous volcano in New Zealand is Ngauruhoe (2,287m) known as Mount Doom, thanks to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It is the largest dominant of the most beautiful one-day march on the North Island – Tongariro AlpineCrossing. Ascent to the top is not difficult even though it leads along the steep slope slopes. continue reading
Taranaki Falls
The most beautiful waterfalls of Tongariro National Park
Taranaki Falls is a 20m high waterfall, which is one of the most breathtaking in all of Zealand. If you have a few hours left in Tongariro National Park and are looking for a relaxing hike, do not hesitate. A visit to this waterfall is definitely worth it, because it leads to an easy path directly from the village of Whakapapa. continue reading
Ruapehu
The highest volcano in New Zealand
Ruapehu (2 797 m asl) is the highest volcano of New Zealand and the highest peak of the North Island. It is located in the south of Tongariro National Park. Ascent to this volcano is no longer the lightest and should only be used by experienced hikers. Very nice is the large crater lake (500×500 meters) at an altitude of (2 525 meters above sea level). continue reading
Tongariro
An unpredictable volcano
Mount Tongariro (1,967 m above sea level) looks a bit like Cinderella thanks to its „shot“ peak and the beautiful and taller neighbor Ngauruhoe. On the other hand, there are nice views from it and that is where the biggest attractions of the park are in its vicinity, such as Emerald Lakes, Red Crater and Blue Lake. A simple side trip from Tongariro Alpine Crossing leads to its own peak (1.5 km one way) continue reading
Whakapapa
Starting point on Ruapeh
Whakapapa (1,602m) is a small ski resort, accessible by road from Chateau Tongariro Hotel. It is a starting point for several hiking tours, including a starting point for the volcano Ruapehu (2,797 m above sea level) continue reading
