Tongariro is the country's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage site for both landscape and Māori cultural significance, centred on three active volcanoes. The Alpine Crossing is a 19.4 km one-way walk past crater lakes and lava flows, and requires a booked shuttle and settled weather. In winter it becomes a mountaineering route.
Related activities
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Full-day one-way traverse past the Emerald Lakes and Red Crater.
Taranaki Falls loop
Two-hour circuit from Whakapapa to a waterfall over an old lava flow.
How to get to Tongariro National Park
Tongariro National Park sits in New Zealand. It pairs well with Lake Wakatipu, Milford Sound, Gibbston Valley, so you can group them on the same day.
Tickets and time needed
The source we checked states that entry to Tongariro National Park is free.
Tips for your visit
Related things to do here include Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Taranaki Falls loop.
Tongariro National Park FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Tongariro National Park?
The source we checked states that entry to Tongariro National Park is free.
Where is Tongariro National Park?
Tongariro National Park is in New Zealand.
What is near Tongariro National Park?
Nearby places include Lake Wakatipu, Milford Sound, Gibbston Valley, Roys Peak.
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