Tongariro National Park - Ruapehu

If you’re travelling through the central North Island region, keep a day spare for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. It ranks in the world Top 10 for one-day walks, because what you’ll see is well and truly awesome. Old lava fields, steaming craters, vividly-coloured volcanic lakes and massive views of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu will keep you reaching for your camera.