Budget Accommodation Oceania New Zealand Tongariro National Park
Home to the highest mountain on New Zealand's North Island, the 9,000 feet volcano Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park is one of the highlights of any visit to New Zealand. Centered on the highest village in the country, Whakapapa, the region is a paradise to lovers of the outdoors all year round.
From the Tongariro National Park Travel Guide
Staff were helpful, and had good knowledge of various hikes in National Park. The hostel had a laid back friendly atmosphere. Kitchen was spacious with three stovetops and an oven. Showers had good pressure, and lots of room. My one gripe would be that top sheets and blankets had to be hired at an extra cost, so bring a sleeping bag. ... more
Franz Josef glacier and Tongariro NP in July
? The Tongariro Crossing would be right up my sleeve outside the winter months, but I haven't found any info so ...
Itinerary Suggestions New Zealand
in advance, it's worth it!) day 10: Ferry to Wellington. See Wellington. day 11: Drive to Tongariro National Park (~5 hours). day 12: Hike in Tongariro National Park. If the weather is really good, consider doing ...
new zealand north island what to do...?
My top 5: - The Tongariro crossing - a trip to White Island (an active volcano off the East coast) - Bay of Islands and Cape Reinga - Rotorua - The drive between Rotorua and Wellington - beautiful scenery along the way. You should be able to get some cash in hand fruit picking work somewhere; also try ...
Day Nineteen
We had a rain free 140km drive to the Whakapapa Villlage in the Tongariro National Park ...
Posted in The Travelling Boomsticks by petty1912
Our Journey to Mordor...
where they were filmed. Today we drove south to Tongariro National Park which served as the land of Mordor in the movie. The name Tongariro comes from the Maori words tonga (south wind) and riro (carried away). The park has three mountains… Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. Mt. Ngauruhoe is 2287 meters ...
Posted in China and beyond 2009 by Aeren
Tongariro National Park
Om man nu er på nord eller sydøen bliver man hele tiden mindet om LOTR. Tongariro National Park er ingen undtagelse – da vi kommer er her helt uhyggeligt. Lav bevoksning hvis nogen, lavthængende skyer og ...
Posted in Round the World by helleandpeter







