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Tongariro National Park is the oldest park in New Zealand and also the World Heritage Site which with the beautiful yet unique landscape, also three active volcanic mountains, Mount Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro are in the center of the park.
Attractions: Tongariro Alpine Crossing Trail, The Lord of the Ring film trilogy. |
Getting there: 94KM of West-Southwest of Lake Taupo. The easiest and nearest way to access from the border town-Turangi, shuttle is available.
*Park your car at the end point and take the shuttle to the beginning/share car if you plan to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
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Hiking in Summer and skiing in the Winter are the most popular activities here. Tongariro Alpine Crossing which a side trip to the summit of Mount Tongariro, one of the great walk in New Zealand. It's a 19.4KM journey, 6 1/2 - 7 1/2 hours (3 more hours in return to climb up to the summit). Hike in the unstable environment and unpredictable weather is really challenging. The view at the summit of the three incredible lakes is amazing!
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