Tongariro Northern Circuit
DOC Track · Central North Island · Intermediate

Tongariro Northern Circuit

Located in Tongariro National Park

Explore the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park, a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views. From May to late October, conditions can be challenging – only go if you have the skills.

Landmarks along this walk

  • Waterfall Taranaki Falls say: tah-rah-nah-kee 0.1 km
  • Lake Emerald Lakes 0.2 km
  • Lake Lower Tama say: tah-mah 0.6 km
  • Lake Blue Lake 0.9 km
  • Lake Upper Tama say: tah-mah 2.7 km
  • Hill Pukeonake say: poo-keh-oh-nah-keh 1.1 km
  • Hill Mount Tongariro say: toh-ngah-ree-roh 1.2 km
  • Hill Pukekaikiore say: poo-keh-kah-ee-kee-oh-reh 1.4 km

Named features from the NZ Place Names gazetteer · CC BY 4.0 LINZ. Te reo pronunciation is an approximate guide.