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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.