Know before you go

Introduction

Learn about hazards in Tongariro National Park and how you can be prepared.
Tongariro National Park transport and parking in winter

Tongariro National Park transport and parking in winter

What you need to know when visiting Mount Ruapehu and Whakapapa Village in winter.

Be avalanche alert in Tongariro National Park

Be avalanche alert in Tongariro National Park

Avalanches can occur in Tongariro National Park in any season, but are most common from July through to October. Find out about avalanche danger in this area.

Volcanic risk in Tongariro National Park

Volcanic risk in Tongariro National Park

Find out about volcanic hazards in Tongariro National Park, how to reduce risk when visiting, and what to do in the event of an eruption.