Taupo Airport 1 hr 16
Taranaki Falls (35 min)
65-ft. waterfall running over volcanic cliffs into a pool of water, reachable by a 4-mi. trail. Sky Waka Gondola (1 min) Mount Ngauruhoe (27 min)
This active stratovolcano is well known among hikers & mountain climbers for its panoramic views. Mangawhero Falls (59 min) Tongariro National Park (14 min)
The 4th National Park in the world, this protected area is important for its culture and its nature. Tawhai Falls (Gollums Pool) (12 min)
Rocky forest cascade with a pool for swimming, used as a filming location for “Lord of the Rings.” Silica Rapids (4 min) Turoa (1 hr 5)
Ski slopes for all abilities on the side of Mount Ruapehu, the highest mountain on the North Island. Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre (8 min) Tongariro Alpine Crossing (27 min) Whakapapa (4 min)
Ski area offering facilities for all levels, including an extensive beginners' area with a cafe. Mount Tongariro (3 hr 57)
Compound volcano in Tongariro National Park & one of 3 peaks on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike. Meads Wall (11 min) Whakapapa Nature Walk (8 min) | 
