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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