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Blue Lakes Tongariro National Park by Destination Lake Taupo

Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a Great Walk of New Zealand

Amidst the volcanic landscape, the air hangs heavy with the scent of sulphur, and the ground is covered in ochre, rust, and volcanic grey. You’re not on another planet, though it certainly feels like it. Widely hailed as New Zealand’s finest one-day hike, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing reveals scenery that is truly one-of-a-kind. Here, the landforms rise with a haunting beauty, and the rugged terrain reflects a stark, unforgettable drama.

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Tongariro National Park

Tongariro National park in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island boasts some of the country’s most dramatic landscapes. Centred around three volcanoes, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu, Tongariro was New Zealand’s first national park, opening in 1887 and since, has been awarded dual UNESCO World Heritage status for both its spectacular natural features and cultural significance to the Maori people. Explore emerald lakes, old lava flows, steaming craters, colourful silica terraces, intriguing alpine