TONGARIRO NORTHERN CIRCUIT
A journey through the otherworldly volcanic landscapes of the central North Island
The crown jewel of the north island, the Tongariro Northern Circuit takes you through the often desolate but always dramatic rocky landscapes formed by a long history of volcanic eruptions. Dramatic and colourful alpine lakes, a couple of gorgeous forest sections, the towering Mt doom (aka Mt Ngauruhoe) and an alpine crossing reaching 1869m eleveation.