A 19.4 km alpine crossing past volcanic craters and lakes.
Tongariro National Park, about 2 hours
Often called the best one-day walk in New Zealand, the crossing passes the Red Crater and the Emerald Lakes. Weather in the mountains changes fast; shuttles take walkers to the start.
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| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbiton Movie SetMatamata, about 1 hour | Film set | The Shire film set on a working farm. |
| Taupō and Huka FallsAbout 1 hour south | Lake town | New Zealand’s largest lake and a roaring waterfall. |
| Waitomo Glowworm CavesAbout 2 hours | Caves | Boat ride under glowworms. |
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