Te Mari craters

Te Tatau-Pounamu – the other Tongariro wilderness

Date: 12 - 14 February 2024.
Trip type: Tramp (MF).
Location: Tongariro National Park.
Author: Tony.
Trampers: Sarah Fisher, Tony Gazley.

Mangahouhounui Stream

Te Tatau-Pounamu – the other Tongariro wilderness Te Tatau-Pounamu. A guide to the seldom visited Te Tatau-Pounamu wilderness area on the eastern side of Mt Tongariro in the World Heritage Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park holds a prestigious position in the list of the world’s protected natural areas—the park is one of only 29 … Read more

Mt Tongariro – and the lava lake

Date: 8-9 March 2023.
Trip type: Tramp (M).
Location: Tongariro National Park.
Author: Tony G.
Trampers: Sarah F, Tony G.

The Red Crater Mt Tongariro - Mt Ngāuruhoe behind

Mt Tongariro and the ancient molten lava lake at North Crater A 2 day hiking loop trip over Mt Tongariro and past the once molten lava lake that occupied the North Crater before cooling and solidifying.     When the warrior gods Tongariro and Taranaki fought over the lovely Pihanga flames lit up the sky, … Read more