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View towards Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes across alpine tussocks.
Ridge Track

Located in Tongariro National Park and Whakapapa Village area in the Central North Island region

This walk rewards the effort of a short climb with panoramic views of Mt Ngauruhoe and the surrounding area.

After a short climb through low beech forest, the track emerges into alpine shrublands with panoramic views of Mt Ngauruhoe and the surrounding landscape.

The track begins 150 m above the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre.

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Unauthorised use of drones is prohibited. You must have a permit to fly a drone.

DOC does not generally approve permits to fly drones in this national park and we do not recommend you apply for one.

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