Things to Do in Tongariro
6 activities and experiences for backpackers.
All (6)Nature (3)Tours (3)
Nature
Hike the Taranaki Falls loop track
Hike the Taranaki Falls loop track (2 hours, free)
Free
Side-trip to the summit of Mount Ngauruhoe
Side-trip to the summit of Mount Ngauruhoe (Mount Doom) -- add 3 hours return from the Crossing route
Free
Visit Tawhai Falls
Visit Tawhai Falls (Gollum's Pool from Lord of the Rings) -- 20-minute walk
Free
Tours
Complete the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Complete the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (19.4 km, 7-8 hours one-way; shuttle required)
Free
Multi-day Tongariro Northern Circuit
Multi-day Tongariro Northern Circuit (3-4 days, DOC hut passes required)
Free
Ski or snowboard at Whakapapa or Turoa in winter
Ski or snowboard at Whakapapa or Turoa in winter (Jun-Oct)
Free