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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… continue reading