Tongariro National Park Tours & Activities
New Zealand's first National Park is home to the world famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, one of the best one day hikes. Tongariro National Park tours: a sunset Alpine Crossing walk, the Mt Ruapehu crater lake hike and helicopter flights from Taupo.
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Tongariro National Park Tours
Tongariro National Park is New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the North Island's highest peak, Mt Ruapehu. Our Tongariro National Park tours cover guided walks, a Mt Ruapehu summit hike and scenic helicopter flights from Taupo.
An Evening on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The 2 Hour Guided Sunset Tongariro Walk covers a section of the famous crossing on an easy evening walk past Taranaki Falls and Silica Rapids, finishing with a glass of New Zealand bubbles as the sun sets over landscape shaped by Mt Ruapehu eruptions dating back thousands of years.
Summiting Mt Ruapehu to the Crater Lake
The Full Day Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk climbs roughly ten kilometres through the Whakapapa ski area, past the Rock Garden and Te Heu Heu Valley, to the summit plateau for a view of the crater lake, its colour shifting between deep green, milky blue and grey depending on the temperature.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe from the Air
The Tongariro Helicopter Flights in Taupo fly the entire crossing route from above, over Mt Ngauruhoe's crater and Mt Tongariro's new crater, an alternative for anyone short on time or fitness for the full day walk, and the Mountain Magic Helicopter Ride in Taupo, Taupo's Best Helicopter Flight and Taste of Taupo Helicopter Flight each cover a different mix of the volcanoes, lakes and rivers around the national park.
A Shorter Flight over Huka Falls
The Huka Falls Helicopter Flight in Taupo is a nine minute flyover of Huka Falls, the Waikato River and the Aratiatia hydro scheme, a quick option for families or anyone with limited time before or after a day in the national park.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to complete the full Tongariro Alpine Crossing to see it? No, the 2 Hour Guided Sunset Tongariro Walk covers a section of the same crossing on an easy evening walk, and the Tongariro Helicopter Flights in Taupo fly the full route from the air.
What colour is the Mt Ruapehu crater lake? The lake shifts between deep green, milky blue and grey depending on the temperature, viewed from the summit plateau on the Full Day Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk.
Is there a minimum age for the Mt Ruapehu summit hike? Yes, the Full Day Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk requires a minimum age of twelve and good fitness, with winter equipment provided from April to September.
How long is the Huka Falls helicopter flight? The Huka Falls Helicopter Flight in Taupo runs nine minutes in the air, around thirty minutes total including ground time.
Which helicopter flight covers the most of Tongariro National Park? The Tongariro Helicopter Flights in Taupo covers the most ground, flying the full Alpine Crossing route over Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro's craters.