New Zealand North Island
Tawhai Falls, Whakapapa
A short (15min) walk from Bruce Road to Tawhai Falls, a 13-metre high waterfall that was the filming location of Gollum’s pool in Lord of the Rings.
New Zealand North Island
Ridge Track, Whakapapa
The Ridge Track goes up the ridge behind the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre, offering views of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu from the top.
New Zealand North Island
Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)
Round the Mountain is a challenging and undulating multi-day track that circles Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s North Island, traversing a mix of desert and forest landscapes.
New Zealand North Island
Mount Ruapehu Crater (NZ)
The hike to Crater Lake at the top of Mount Ruapehu involves a steep track from Iwikau Village up to Knoll Ridge via Waterfall Descent, and then off-track scrambling over rocky terrain and loose scree.
New Zealand North Island
Tongariro Northern Circuit – one of the most scenic NZ hikes
The Tongariro Northern Circuit (which also includes the very popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing), circles Mount Ngauruhoe through a largely bleak and moon-like landscape. The volcanic landscape is occasionally broken by lush forest and tussock grass.