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Latest Tongariro National Park hotel reviews
Pro
The incredible experience of hiking across an active volcanic range!
Con
Is the physical effort a con? I think not. Maybe the numbers of walkers on busy weekends...
In a nutshell
Beautiful wilderness area.
ATXtraveler Says: If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, then you will enjoy the drive from Lake Taupo to the heart of Tongariro National Park. Leaving from Turangi towards Whakapapa Village, take Highway 1 south to Highway 46 west!For those of you that are a little more adventurous, you can...
Visit Mordor, I mean Whakapapa Village!
ATXtraveler Says: During our trip to the North Island, Sarah and I decided to take a day and visit all of the backdrops for the movie Lord of the Rings. Starting in the morning out at Hobbiton, we crossed the Plains of Gororoth and into Mordor!Mordor is actually Tongariro National Park, and...
Visit Mount Doom... or the Model of it!
ATXtraveler Says: Since it was cloudy, the best picture I could get of Mount Doom, better known as Mt. Ngauruhoe to the locals, or anyone not addicted to Lord of the Rings.Sarah and I ventured past the normal picture making locations for Mount Ngauruhoe and onto the Whakapapa Village and...
Tongariro Crossing One day mountain trek.
kiwi Says: This one day mountain trek is very accessible to most able bodied people. A very popular walk, it's well worth the effort if the weather is somewhat "nice". I'm holding the flag tight because it was so windy I nearly lost it!Depending on your fitness, and the weather, oh and...
elpariente Says: En la carretera que va desde Rotorua hacia Tongariro se pasa al lado del Lago Taupo y los paisajes por los que se va pasando son impresionantes On the road from Rotorua to Tongariro we passed to the side of Lake Taupo and the landscapes were awesome
elpariente Says: Decidimos hacer un recorrido de un día sólamente y elegimos hacer una ruta que nos recomendaron en el Visitors Centre , saliendo desde allí que duraba unas tres o cuatro horas Fue un paseo muy agradable , pues no era muy duro aunque en algún momento tenía pendientes no muy...
Tongariro Northern Circuit, day3 and day4 of 4
the1andtheonly1 Says: Day 3. Ketetahi Hut to Waihohonu Hut,6-7 hours, 16.5 km.I was glad that the weather was fantastic, so i got to see all the picturesque scenery that i missed on day 2, coz day 3, i hadanother chance to walk back to see the emerald lake and the blue lake that i missed on day...
Tongariro Northern Circuit, day1 and day2 of 4
the1andtheonly1 Says: The Tongariro Northern Circuit, one of the New Zealand Great Walks, is a three to four day tramp in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand. Day1. Whakapapa Village to Mangetopo hut ,3-5 hours, 8.5 km. The track crosses tussock and dozens of small streams, which have eroded the...
Bayview Chateau Tongariro Hotel
1 Review and 177 Opinions The Grand Chateau sits on the outskirts of Whakapapa village with a backdrop of volcanos. It was...
The Station Café Restaurant: Good food at the train station
MFAMILY Says: Cosy interior with lovely decoration and good tasty food, within the historic NP Railway Station.A short drive from Discovery Lodge and Whakapapa. Fish, pastas, salads, all tasty, done at the moment.Nice people.
Ketetahi Hut: Stargazing and Nighttime Chats
kiwigal_1 Says: On the Tongariro Crossing there isn't really any nightlife per se but our little group of 6 had great fun sitting on the benches outside the hut in the 3 degree air "watching our TV" which was the landscape around us. The sunset was spectacular as you can see from the pics...
You'll be glad of the ride at the end of the day!
allikat Says: Remember, the Tongariro Crossing is a one way hike (as opposed to a round trip, or going up then coming down a mountain). This means that it is a REALLY good idea to have some form of transport to drop you off at the start of the walk and perhaps more importantly pick you up...
ATXtraveler Says: If you are thinking about travelling down to see Mt. Doom in Tongariro National Park during the winter, or when it looks cloudy, I would definitely choose an alternate activity. The day we went, we were really unable to get a good view of the mountain, which was the main...
kiwigal_1 Says: The Tongariro Crossing is known as New Zealand's Great Walk because it is the most popular one day hike in the country. It is generally a very safe walk, however every year there are people who are unprepared who get into trouble on the mountain. Trampers are encouraged to...
kiwi Says: This region gives the impression that you can escape and be alone. However it is very popular and you often find there are many other people with the same idea, hence "you are NOT alone"! During the summer months for example, the Tongariro Crossing has 1000 people walking it...
kiwigal_1 Says: You will need a comfortable backpack for the tramp. Probably about 30 Litres maximum for any overnight trips and a daypack should be fine if you plan to do the one day hike. It might be good to consider getting the drinking bladder's installed in your backpack so that you...
Tongariro Crossing : Cental North Island
scrooge1947 Says: The Tongariro Crossing runs between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro, There are threee mountains basically in a row, Mt. Ruapheu is the first, then Ngauruhoe finally Tongariro. Ruapheu is the mountain with all the facilities for skiing etc.The crossing can be done from either...
yozza2005 Says: Challenging the Tongariro Crossing after a dump of snow is a great way to experience hiking in extreme conditions.I went with a guided group. We were supplied with crampons after we had negotiated the 'Devil's Staircase'. This was the most difficult time for the less fit of...
kiwigal_1 Says: The Tongariro Crossing is THE main activity that tourists will do in the region (besides in winter). The Crossing is a hike from Mangatepopo to Katetahi. The hike takes around 8 hours to complete and crosses over Mt Tongariro, past Mt Ngauruhoe and offers views of the lakes...
allikat Says: From the Ketetahi hut you still have approximately two hours to go before you reach the end of the Crossing and the pick up point. For a while you are on a track which zig zags down the mountainside through tall grasses, then the last part of the track takes you through an...
allikat Says: One thing I definitely hadn't expected to find on the Tongariro Crossing was public toilet facilities! But I guess with so many people now doing the crossing it is important the environment is properly protected. There are basic and environmentally friendly toilet...
Plan a Tongariro National Park vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Tongariro National Park locals
This is a cmpground in a really pretty environment. It's close to the Visitors Centre and near Mt Ruapehu. We where shocked by the lahar alarm, but fortunately...
Q: Hi, My husband and I will bring our daughter to visit NZ in mid April. We will stay in Whakapapa Village for one night...
A: I have already written in your other post that it is risky to start at 11am only, in particular when you stay at Whakapapa Village. The chairlift itself is amazing as...
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I had wanted to do the Tongariro Crossing for a long time, but I hadn't really known what to expect. Well at last, I have done it - twice! The first time back in 2005 (my tip photos are mostly from......
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First Trip, March 2003. Second time december 2010. The Tongariro Crossing,runs between the sadle of Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro, entry is from Mangatepopo Road although it can be done in reverse....
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I've got some interesting experiences in Tongariro National Park. I'd love to share with you the 18 tips I've written, the 52 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created.
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Welcome to Mordor! I mean Tongariro National Park
Thanks to our handy HEMA map, which had little golden rings next to all of the sites for the filming of the Lord of the Rings we ended up in Tongariro National Park to see the Plains of Gogoroth and...
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There are three mountains here, Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe. Mt Ruapehu is the location of the main skifields for the North Island. The crater lake on Ruapehu is filling after the 95/96...
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