Tongariro National Park, NZ
A hike from Whakapapa Visitor Centre to Tama Lakes passing by Taranaki Falls.
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Tongariro Northern Circuit - New Zealand Great Walks - New Zealand's Information Network
This guide has been compiled by the New Zealand Information Network to introduce you to these crown jewels of our tramping track network. New Zealand's most popular tramping/trekking tracks and a river journey are collectively known as the Great Walks.
Enter into the heart of a vast moonscape of tortured rock that makes up Tongariro, one of the world's first national parks (1887).
The Tongariro Northern Circuit is a 41 km alpine tramp, which winds around Mts Ngauruhoe and Tongariro, and offers superb views of Ruapehu, the highest mountain in the North Island. The tramp includes the Tongariro Crossing, which is rated as 'The Best One-Day Walk in New Zealand', because of its dramatic volcanic formations, glacial valleys, craters and lava flows.
The track is normally walked in a clockwise direction from Whakapapa Village over 5 days, staying in 4 well-spaced huts, or nearby campsites. Great Walks passes can be purchased from the visitor centres at Whakapapa, Turangi or Ohakune before entering the track.
The track starts behind the Grand Chateau in Whakapapa, and winds through red tussock, mountain hebe and beech forest to the Mangatepopo Hut. Day 2 involves a fascinating walk up the lava flows of the Mangatepopo Valley past Soda Springs and up to the South Crater. From here there is an option to climb Mt Ngauruhoe, by following a poled route to the base of the mountain and then zigzagging up to the summit (2 hours return).
Continuing on to the Red Crater you catch whiffs of sulphur in the air. There is a great photo opportunity here as you look down on the brilliant Emerald Lakes and the Blue Lake, which are old explosion craters filled with mineral-laden water. The track then leads across tortuous terrain to the Ketetahi Hut, near an active hot spring area.
On Day 3 a steep descent into a volcanic wonderland of lava formations and waterfalls leads to Oturere Hut, and Day 4 involves numerous stream crossings on the way to Waihohonu Hut. The final day sees a climb to the Tama Saddle and Tama Lakes before passing the Taranaki Falls and returning to the Whakapapa Village.
The Tongariro Northern Circuit offers an intimate view of an active volcanic region, and visions of the contorted landscapes will remain with you for a long time.
Silica Rapids Walk, Tongariro National Park :: Long White Gypsy
Tongariro National Park is arguably one of New Zealand's biggest attractions. Home to some of the best scenery in the North Island, and three of New Zealand's most recently active volcanoes (Mts. Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngāruahoe) it is a hit with outdoor enthusiasts the world over.
It also houses some of the best short walks the North Island has to offer. This summer, I'll be hiking as many of them as possible to give you a taste of what's available.
This week I'm hitting the Silica Rapids Walk. It's a 7km (2hr30min) round trip hike, which is accessible from Whakapapa Village at the top of State Highway 48. Drive 250m past the Whakapapa Visitor Centre (Department of Conservation) and park in the carpark on the right hand side of the road opposite the Whakapapa fire station.
The first 30 minutes of the track traverses lush beech forest, all the while weaving to cross and follow the Waikare Stream up to the rapids. As you near the rapids, the landscape begins to turn from forest to the barren environment distinctive of alpine slopes.
It will take you approximately 1hr15min to reach the creamy white terraces of the Silica Rapids. There are plenty of areas for you to stop and eat a light snack or picnic lunch as you gaze upon the turbulent waters as they cascade over the rapids. This is national park land, so make sure to stick to the boardwalk as much as possible, to protect the fragile ecosystem of our alpine country.
When you've had your fill of the rapids, take your pick as to whether to head back to the carpark the way you came, or return via the Bruce Road alternate (approximately 65 minutes return to the carpark). The track to the Bruce Road is distinctly different from that which takes you to the rapids, the first part comprising barren and swampy land, eerily reminiscent of the Dead Marshes in the hugely successful Lord of the Rings movies (I couldn't resist humming sections of In Dreams as I hiked along, perhaps the most recognisable composition from the Lord of the Rings soundtrack). The second part traverses the lee side of the mountain's alpine slopes, and as such is dry tussock for much of it. The views from this side of the track are stunning, and on a clear day you'll get excellent views of Mt. Ngāruahoe and Mt. Ruapehu. For those geological enthusiasts out there, you won't be disappointed in the wealth of volcanic geological features you'll spy along the way.
The short road walk back to Whakapapa Village will take you around 20 mins to complete, and is an easy (and relatively safe) downhill stride. Make sure to keep on the shoulder to the right hand side of the road. This road can be unpredictable, so most traffic tends to travel relatively slowly.
**TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK IS AN ALPINE ENVIRONMENT and you should always check the weather forecast (via MetService or the Whakapapa Visitor Center) and track conditions (via DOC website) before you go - links to both below. Conditions in the national park can change dramatically and quickly, and many people have lost their lives through not being properly prepared. Be prepared for COLD, WET and/or WINDY weather AT ALL TIMES (even in the summer months).**
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This film was produced in one day at Tongariro National Park, In central New Zealand. All footage © Daniel Hines.
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New Zealand Tongariro Crossing 4 march 2012
shots of the Tongariro crossing starting at Whakapapa Village
Tongariro National Park (1951)
The comfortable Chateau at Tongariro National Park is famous as a year-round holiday hotel. In winter the National Park becomes the main snow-sports centre for the North Island, with exciting ski-ing on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu. In summer there is golf, tennis, or sight-seeing excursions to such places as the Wanganui River or the trout streams that flow into Lake Taupo.
TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK, NEW ZEALAND PRODUCED by NEULINE FILM STUDIOS, AUCKLAND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS Cat. Refs. 1951-S p.11; 1956 p.59; 1957 p.71; 1958 p.73; 1962 p.94. TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK Colour 10 mins. 16mm 400 ft.
Tongariro National Park Hike, New Zealand. Hiking Mount Ngauruhoe.
The world famous Tongariro National Park (Alpine Crossing) Hike. This was an absolute stunner of a hike. Volcanoes/Mountains/Landscapes/Views were insanely Epic. I hope you enjoyed this video and please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel. Cheers everyone!
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Dramatisation of a true story told to me by Jimmy Johnson whilst being a volunteer hut warden 2012 / 2013
Knoll Ridge, Ruapehu New Zealand Story
Knoll Ridge Café is perched dramatically on Mt Ruapehu, Whakapapa, New Zealand’s largest active volcano, in the North Island’s Tongariro National Park. Named the best designed cafe in the world by London-based design website Design Curial, Knoll Ridge demonstrates the best of New Zealand design and innovation.
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Bayview Chateau Tongariro - Ruapehu, New Zealand - ONZAMAP.co.nz
John and the ONZAMAP film crew visited the breathtaking Ruapehu region and discovered the grandeur of Bayview Chateau Tongariro.
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Mountain Air flight over Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe & Mt Tangariro
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Travel New Zealand - Tongariro National Park, North Island
Along with a big group of international students from Victoria University we completed one of the most famous walks in New Zealand, The Tongariro Crossing. A small group of us detoured up to the Tongariro Summit and were rewarded with wine by a couple of cheerful tourists. The detour to the summit of Ngauruhoe is no longer advertised due to it being overused and disrespected in the past. Make sure you have your transportation planned (there and back) as parking rules have recently changed! Look out for the forecast as people have been known to get caught in bad weather up on the ridges here. For more information look on the DOC website:
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Ruapehu: running the Round the Mountain Track
Mount Ruapehu is the largest of the volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park in the centre of New Zealand's North Island. On 17th March 2018, from Whakapapa Village, Thom and I started our run around Mount Ruapehu. The first day was tough and slow-going for the 46km to Rangipo hut, but the variety of scenery and terrain is absolutely stunning. This took us 11 hours, including breaks and taking about 200 photos and videos between us. We were carrying enough equipment and food to be self sufficient, but our good friend James met us at Rangipo hut with a hot meal and extra gear, which was fantastic. The second day was shorter, only 30km, and much easier terrain, with the last 15km being mostly on well groomed tracks, and took us a little under 5 hours.
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Taupo, a town near the centre of New Zealand's North Island, is distinguished by its lakefront setting and outdoor sports ranging from fishing to jet-boating. The vast waters of Lake Taupo, a volcanic caldera, drain into the Huka Falls, dramatic, crystal-blue cascades reachable by hiking and biking trails. Surrounding Taupo are hot springs like those filling the Craters of the Moon reserve. Along the lake, the Taupo Museum and garden showcase local Maori heritage and native plants. At the Aratiatia Rapids, spectators can watch water rushing into the Waikato riverbed after its dam gates open. Inland, the Volcanic Activity Centre explores the area's geothermal activity using tools like weather simulators, and Huka Prawn Park offers a glimpse at the local prawn-fishing industry. Taupo is also a gateway to Tongariro National Park, which draws skiers and hikers to its 3 volcanoes, and the towering Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay.
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Mt Ruapehu eruptions spectacular raw footage
Raw footage from the 95 and 96 eruptions including our airlift from the summit by rescue chopper as it starts erupting
Tongariro Northern Circuit - New Zealand Great Walk
Our 3D2N journey through North Island's Tongariro Northern Circuit over the Easter break (30 March - 1 April 2018)
Stayed at Waihohonu (1st night) and Oturere (2nd night) campsites
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Mt. Ngauruhoe (2290m), New Zealand
This simple video captured the hiking to the volcano crater rim of Mt. Ngauruhoe.
New Zealand 2017 - Taranaki Falls
Taranaki Falls
Starting just below the Whakapapa Visitor Centre at Whakapapa Village this popular 2 hour return loop track is a relatively easy hike. The Taranaki Falls are located around half way and cascade over the edge if an impressive 15,000 year old laval flow.