• What is Tongariro National Park known for?
  • Where is the National Park Village located?
    • The National Park Village, New Zealand, is found directly in the middle of the park with views of the three mountains that encompass the park—Mt. Ruapehu, Mt. Tongariro, and Mt. Ngauruhoe.
  • What natural features can be found in Tongariro National Park?
    • Tongariro National Park is home to lush forest, dry mountainside, and snowy mountain tops. Hikes spend days backpacking through the various landscapes of Tongariro National Park. Some of the most amazing natural sights to see while visiting the national park include:
      • - Whakapapanui
      • - Whakapapaiti Valley
      • - Tupapakurua Falls
      • - Tawhai Falls
      • - Taranaki Falls
      • - Tama Lakes
      • - Silica Rapids
      • - Ridge Track
      • - Ohinetonga Track
      • - Mount Ruapehu Crater
      • - Mounds Walks
      • - Lake Rotopounamu
      • - Mountain Track
      • - Tongariro Northern Circuit
      • - Tongariro Alpine Crossing
      • - The Timber Trail
  • What activities can visitors enjoy in Tongariro National Park?
    • Visitors to the park can also enjoy cycling along many different trails including Fishers Track, Old Coach Track, and 42 Traverse. Wilderness fishing is available as well as skiing and snowboarding in the winter months.
  • What transportation services are available at Tongariro National Park?
    • Transport services are available through several different vendors and retailers at Tongariro National Park. Most vendors offer shuttle pick up to and from activities, transport between villages, and transport around villages. Shuttles usually run on a schedule that is available through the retailer. Ticketing information is independent to each retailer.
  • What are some things to do at Tongariro National Park?
    • Tongariro National Park is open all year although there are certain parking restrictions that should be adhered to. The National Park Website should be utilized to check for any closures, parking restrictions, and warnings. There are many guides and tour companies available to help tourists enjoy their trip to the national park.
  • What activities are offered by Adrift Mountain Bike Guiding?
    • Adrift Mountain Bike Guiding - Downhill mountain biking is offered through Adrift. These half-day guides trek through the trails of the Central Plateau and are full of adrenaline.
  • What does My Kiwi Adventure offer?
    • My Kiwi Adventure - Mountain bike rentals and shuttle packages are available at My Kiwi Adventure. Staff can even put together a personalized mountain biking itinerary for visitors.
  • What can visitors do at Mt. Ruapehu Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Area?
    • Mt. Ruapehu Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Area - Two of the largest ski areas in New Zealand are found on Mt. Ruapehu. Ski slopes available for all levels of skier, including newbies.
  • What does Adrift Wanganui Canoe Guiding offer?
    • Adrift Wanganui Canoe Guiding - Guided canoe tours down the Wanganui River.
  • What does Ruapehu Adventure Rides offer?
    • Ruapehu Adventure Rides - Travel the national park on guided buggy and quad bike rides.
  • What does Adrift Tongariro Guiding offer?
    • Adrift Tongariro Guiding - Explore the rugged landscape of Tongariro and Whanganui National parks on foot with an experienced guide. One day and multi-day treks are available through Adrift and include canoe, walking, and cycling.
  • What is Tongariro River Rafting?
    • Tongariro River Rafting - This 2.5-hour rafting experience takes you over 60 rapids with an expert guide navigating the river.
  • What does Adventure Outdoors Tongariro New Zealand offer?
    • Adventure Outdoors Tongariro New Zealand - Personalized tours that can include rafting, canoeing, guided hikes, alpine crossing, caving, and more. Specializing in small group tours.
  • What can visitors do at Whakapapa Scenic Chairlift Rides?
    • Whakapapa Scenic Chairlift Rides - Visit the largest active volcano in New Zealand, Mt. Ruapehu, where you can take a chairlift ride to see the highest café in New Zealand—Knoll Ridge Café and see amazing 360 views of Tongariro National Park.
  • What is the Indoor Climbing Wall?
    • Indoor Climbing Wall - At National Park Village, this indoor climbing wall is 8 meters high and offers 55 different climbing paths. The Wall is open daily, all year round.
  • What accommodations are available at Tongariro National Park?
    • There are many options to stay in the National park from campgrounds and hostels to 5-star hotels and resorts. Some of the most popular include:
      • - Alpine Chalets
      • - National Park Backpackers and YHA
      • - Skotel Alpine Resort
      • - The Park Hotel Ruapehu
      • - Ski Haus
      • - Shalom Lodge
      • - Alpine Apartments
      • - Plateau Lodge
      • - Tongariro Crossing Lodge
      • - Wood Pigeon Lodge
      • - Discovery
      • - Chateau Tongariro Hotel
      • - Mountain Heights Lodge
      • - Pipers Lodge
      • - Adventure Lodge and Motel
      • - Howards Mountain Lodge
  • What shopping and dining options are available at Tongariro National Park?
    • Visitors to Tongariro National Park can find souvenir shopping at the Tongariro Visitor’s Center and I-Site on State Highway 48 in Whakapapa Village. The visitor’s center also has historical and cultural exhibits and serves as the gateway into the park and dual world heritage area.
    • There are other shops available on resort and lodge properties and ski shops located on the mountains that sell and rent ski gear.
    • There are six restaurants at Tongariro National Park they include:
      • - Schnapps Bar- National Park Village
      • - Chateau Tongariro High Tea- Whakapapa Village
      • - Spiral Restaurant and Bar- The Park Hotel
      • - Knoll Ridge café- Whakapapa Ski Area
      • - Macrocarpa Café- National Park Village
      • - Station Café- National Park Village

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