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Things to Do in Tongariro National Park Region
Things to see and do in Tongariro National Park Region, Tongariro National Park Region highlights,
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, and points of interest in Tongariro National Park Region - the ALL NEW Jasons Tongariro National Park Region Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Tongariro National Park Region.
Whakapapa Village
Nestled at the foot of Mt Ruapehu, this small alpine village is a favourite winter base for skiers, with several shuttles departing daily for the Turoa and Whakapapa ski areas. It is also famous for the historic
Chateau Tongariro Hotel
.
Mt Ruapehu
During the winter months, the North Island's tallest mountain draws skiers from around the country. The two commercial fields are Turoa and Whakapapa.
Whakapapa Ski Area
Located 6km above Whakapapa Village, New Zealand's largest ski area (1800ha) has more than 30 runs, snowmaking equipment, gear rental, ski schools, cafés and creche facilities. There is excellent snowboarding as well as cross-country and downhill skiing. Shuttle buses run from Taupo, Turangi, Whakapapa Village and National Park. Parking is free.
Turoa Ski Area
This field is New Zealand's second largest, with the country's longest vertical drop (720m). There is snowboarding, downhill and cross-country skiing. Parking is free. Shuttle buses run from Ohakune, a winter ski resort 17km away known for its lively apres-ski scene.
Knoll Ridge Café
During summer, the chairlift up Ruapehu operates to the Knoll Ridge Café, with its stunning mountain views. At 2020m above sea level, it is the country's highest café.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The North Island's most popular day walk, this 7hr alpine trek crosses the saddle between Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe. The track crosses a mountain massif through tussock, before descending to virgin forest. On the way, walkers cross a crater floor and climb the cinder cone of Mount Ngauruhoe, as well as passing emerald and blue lakes and active geothermal areas.
Tongariro Northern Circuit
One of New Zealand's 10 Great Walks, this 41km, 3-4 day circuit takes walkers by volcanic craters, lakes, springs, cones and lava flows. It can also be extended around Mount Ruapehu, a route known as the Round the Mountain Track (65km, 4-5 days).
Ruapehu Crater Rim
This steep 15km, 8hr walk leads to a shelter at the edge of the crater rim with views over a small glacier to the Cathedral Rocks, and across the turquoise waters of the crater lake.
Mount Taranaki
, to the west, can also be seen in clear conditions. The shelter (2672m) is the highest structure in New Zealand.
Scenic Flights
Mountain Air
offers a three mountain volcanic flight - a stunning experience of thermal and volcanic activity including many colourful mountain lakes.
River Rafting
Tongariro River Rafting
is the Tongariro River’s most experienced rafting operator.
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