It is easily accessed by road, and is only a 4-5 hour drive from either Auckland or Wellington. The nearest towns are Taumarunui, National Park Village, Ohakune and Tūrangi. The small village …

Tongariro National Park is located in the central North Island. It is easily accessible by road and is a 4-5 hour drive from both Auckland and Wellington. Whakapapa Village is the main entrance …

May 7, 2015 · The best way to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is from the Mangatepopo trailhead, ending at the Ketetahi car park. Doing it in this direction eliminates a lot of the …

Find your way around the Tongariro National Park area and National Park, Whakapapa and Raurimu villages with these handy maps.

The main entrance to the park is Whakapapa village, located west of the park, near Whakapapa ski field. The town of Ohakune is located south of the park, near Tūroa ski field.

Known as one of the best day walks in the world, it offers unforgettable views of active volcanoes and alpine terrain. A 44.9 km loop through the volcanic heart of the park, taking 3–4 days. This …

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For those travelling by campervan, Tongariro National Park is a rewarding detour off the main highway, offering access to nature without needing to stray too far from the road.

Once you reach Chateau Tongariro, turn right and follow the road leading back to the Tongariro Great Walk Carpark. Your incredible four-day adventure across the volcanic terrain of …

It’s a challenging 12.5 mile one way hike up from forest through lakes, volcanic flows, alpine scenery, and hot springs.