Tongariro National Park

National Park · Manawatu-Wanganui Region, 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Area 786 km²

Time zone Pacific/Auckland

Official website www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/tongariro-national-park/

Tongariro National Park

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Tongariro National Park Essentials

Tongariro National Park, New Zealand’s oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is defined by the active volcanoes of Ruapehu, Tongariro, and Ngāuruhoe. This list highlights the park's dramatic geological features, including the mineral-tinted Emerald Lakes and the oxidized Red Crater. It covers key landmarks along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, several waterfalls flowing over ancient lava flows, and the high-altitude ski fields of Mount Ruapehu. The landscape is also recognized as the cinematic setting for Mordor in The Lord of the Rings.

Tongariro National Park — Map

Tongariro National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 2°–23°
7° at night
11 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–23°
7° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–21°
6° at night
10 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -2°–16°
3° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor

8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -4°–12°
1° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in June

Poor

5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -5°–8°
0° at night
15 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor

4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -6°–7°
-1° at night
16 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in August

Poor

5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -6°–8°
-1° at night
16 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in September

Poor

7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -5°–11°
0° at night
15 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -4°–13°
1° at night
15 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Poor

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes -2°–16°
3° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 1°–19°
5° at night
14 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: New Zealand Dollar NZD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 111
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Māori
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +64

Tours & Activities

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