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Your Tongariro National Park Holiday
With plenty of highlights as well as some hidden gems, this city is best explored with a Tongariro National Park holiday package. Check out places to stay in Iwikau, which is great for families, nature and skiing. Fill your free time with visits to Mount Ruapehu, Whakapapa Ski Area and Turoa Ski Area, some of the top attractions you just have to see during a trip to Tongariro National Park. Browse Expedia's extensive range of travel options and start planning your ultimate holiday to Tongariro National Park now.
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Best time to visit Tongariro National Park
Looking to avoid the rainy, cloudy, or uncomfortably hot or cold months? Our table below will help you find the perfect time for your visit to Tongariro National Park. Here you will find a year-round average temperature of 3.2°C, reaching a peak of 8.3°C in January, its warmest month, and dropping to an average low of -1.6°C in July, the coolest month. The annual rainfall averages 167.7mm, with September experiencing the heaviest showers, while March is the driest month.
Month![]() | Temperature (Celcius)![]() | Rainfall![]() | Cloud coverage![]() |
January | 8.3 | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny |
February | 8.2 | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
March | 6.3 | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny |
April | 3.7 | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
May | 1.5 | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
June | -0.2 | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
July | -1.6 | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
August | -1.0 | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
September | 0.3 | Moderate Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
October | 2.1 | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
November | 4.4 | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
December | 7.0 | Light Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
Tongariro National Park Essential Information
Language | English |
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Currency | New Zealand dollars |
Max Temp Winter | 7ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 18ºC |
Top Sights | Whakapapa Ski Area, Turoa Ski Area and Mount Tongariro |
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Tongariro National Park
With active volcanoes, moon-like landscapes, hot mud pools, icy lakes and thick forests, Tongariro National Park has New Zealand written all over it.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Mount Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
What to do in Tongariro National Park

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