Tongariro Milli Parkı

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.