Tongariro
Park №127OceaniaEst. 1887

Tongariro

New Zealand·200,000 acres·November–April

New Zealand's oldest national park — volcanoes, emerald lakes, and the Mt. Doom of Mordor.

Best season
November–April
Trip length
1–2 days
Acres
200,000
Region
Oceania
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Highlights

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Emerald Lakes
  • Mt. Ngauruhoe

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