Tongariro National Park National Park NZ, encircles the volcanoes of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu, the park 
was awarded World Heritage Site status, and are sizeable volcanoes in New Zealand.Tongariro's huge massif extends over 18 kilometres in length classic, cone shaped Ngauruhoe is actually one of Tongariro's vents. Ruapehu had the honour of playing Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings trilogy (Movie shooting location). The volcanoes are active doesn't deter people from skiing down their slopes and hiking to their craters. A monitoring system provides early warning of eruptions.The lower slopes of the mountains are blanketed with forest, which provides a habitat for many native birds. New Zealand's only native mammals, short and long tailed bats, also live in the park.
Activities On this Park,... Enjoy The skiing and boarding at Mount Ruapehu's ski areas, Whakapapa and Turoa. For non-skiers there is tobogganing and tubing or just drive up to see the spectacular and amazing view. The ski season usually begins in July and often runs until late spring. In summer, at Whakapapa, scenic chairlift rides and guided hikes to Ruapehu's Crater Lake are also available.Do Rafting, Tongariro River provides an invigorating dip into the world of white water rafting. A succession of grade 3 rapids promises an exciting trip. Fly fishermen enthuse about the rainbow trout that are prolific in the streams and rivers around the park.The Tongariro Crossing, completed by about 70,000 hikers every summer, features phenomenal volcanic scenery and fine views of Lake Taupo and Mt Taranaki. Overnight challenges include the four-day Northern Circuit and the six-day Round the Mountain track - one of New Zealand's Great Walks. The park also offers many shorter walks to waterfalls and fascinating volcanic features, including the crater of Ruapehu.
Accommodation, around the park, Various types of accommodation (hotel, Motel Hotel and Resort, villa) can be found in and around the towns Turangi, National Park Village and Ohakune.And Accommodation In the Park, Tongariro is Northern Circuit is served by four Department of Conservation 'Great Walk' huts. DOC also has a number of 'Serviced' and 'Basic' huts in other parts of the park. At Whakapapa village there are campsites and cabins as well as motels and resort hotels. The most luxurious accommodation within the park is the historic Bayview Chateau Tongariro. Go there And Finds Best Hotel, Motel, Villa, Motel and Luxury Hotel and resort.
was awarded World Heritage Site status, and are sizeable volcanoes in New Zealand.Tongariro's huge massif extends over 18 kilometres in length classic, cone shaped Ngauruhoe is actually one of Tongariro's vents. Ruapehu had the honour of playing Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings trilogy (Movie shooting location). The volcanoes are active doesn't deter people from skiing down their slopes and hiking to their craters. A monitoring system provides early warning of eruptions.The lower slopes of the mountains are blanketed with forest, which provides a habitat for many native birds. New Zealand's only native mammals, short and long tailed bats, also live in the park.Activities On this Park,... Enjoy The skiing and boarding at Mount Ruapehu's ski areas, Whakapapa and Turoa. For non-skiers there is tobogganing and tubing or just drive up to see the spectacular and amazing view. The ski season usually begins in July and often runs until late spring. In summer, at Whakapapa, scenic chairlift rides and guided hikes to Ruapehu's Crater Lake are also available.Do Rafting, Tongariro River provides an invigorating dip into the world of white water rafting. A succession of grade 3 rapids promises an exciting trip. Fly fishermen enthuse about the rainbow trout that are prolific in the streams and rivers around the park.The Tongariro Crossing, completed by about 70,000 hikers every summer, features phenomenal volcanic scenery and fine views of Lake Taupo and Mt Taranaki. Overnight challenges include the four-day Northern Circuit and the six-day Round the Mountain track - one of New Zealand's Great Walks. The park also offers many shorter walks to waterfalls and fascinating volcanic features, including the crater of Ruapehu.
Accommodation, around the park, Various types of accommodation (hotel, Motel Hotel and Resort, villa) can be found in and around the towns Turangi, National Park Village and Ohakune.And Accommodation In the Park, Tongariro is Northern Circuit is served by four Department of Conservation 'Great Walk' huts. DOC also has a number of 'Serviced' and 'Basic' huts in other parts of the park. At Whakapapa village there are campsites and cabins as well as motels and resort hotels. The most luxurious accommodation within the park is the historic Bayview Chateau Tongariro. Go there And Finds Best Hotel, Motel, Villa, Motel and Luxury Hotel and resort.