Geography

Learn more about the Tongariro Turangi area in New Zealand.

  • Things to do in Turangi Tongariro
    Things to do in Turangi Tongariro
    Turangi is well known as a trout fishing mecca but visitors and their families will soon find its not only about fishing.
  • Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro National Park stretches around the three volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro.
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    Lava flows; steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views combine to make this an unforgettable walking experience.
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
    Skiing and Snowboarding
    The snow season is from late June to early November. The largest ski area in the country, Whakapapa, is on the northwestern slopes of Mount Ruapehu.
  • Fishing and Hunting
    Fishing and Hunting
    The Tongariro River is fed by tributaries that flow off the surrounding hill ranges and mountains within the Tongariro National Park region. The river then winds its way north, through the township of Turangi before entering Lake Taupo.