| Because New Zealand is known for having the | | | | the Emerald Lakes, and glacial valleys. Along the |
| world's most beautiful and dramatic scenery, one | | | | trail, four cozy alpine huts (Mangatepopo, Ketetahi, |
| would think the world's most spectacular hikes | | | | Oturere and Waihohonu) with nice beds, gas |
| might be hidden in these mountainous islands. | | | | stoves and heat, running water, and flushing |
| Many hikers stick to the Tongariro Alpine crossing, | | | | toilets are available to be occupied, but hikers |
| which is only a one day hike. The two night, three | | | | must pay for their hut stays in advance. Short |
| day Tongariro northern circuit offers a much | | | | side hikes to the peeks of Mount Tongariro and |
| more scenic and satisfying experience. | | | | Mount Ngauruhoe offer incredible views. |
| The Tongariro Northern Circuit is 35 kilometers of | | | | The best time to hike the bleak, harsh volcanic |
| continuously compelling nature. The volcanoes and | | | | landscape of the Tongariro Northern Circuit is |
| deserts will transport you to another planet with | | | | during the summer months from from October |
| its high mountain peaks, striking vistas, and wide | | | | 1st to April 30th. During the winter season, |
| variety of unique scenery. Hikers will traverse Mt. | | | | mountaineering equipment is required to hike the |
| Ngaurube, an active volcano and the location of | | | | trail, as it can become quite arduous. It is |
| Mount Doom in the LORD OF THE RINGS films, | | | | recommended that people hike this trail during |
| and explore boiling mud pools, amazing water-filled | | | | times of excellent weather conditions to enjoy |
| volcanic vents, interesting lava features, craters, | | | | the experience to the fullest extent possible. |