We loved hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit. But it's one of those hikes where no photos can truly do it justice, but we had to give it a go! It is one of the greatest walks we have ever done. If you've ever thought that all the best scenery is in the South Island, then you really need to do this walk.

If you'd like to know more about our personal experience hiking the trail, read this post, or for planning purposes, here is everything you need to know to hike the Tongariro Northern Circuit.

Here's our favourite 38 to inspire you to add this magnificent hike to your bucket list.

*The Emerald Lakes on the Tongariro Northern Crossing*

*The Emerald Lakes from the climb up to the Red Crater*

*How busy the Tongariro Alpine Crossing gets*

*The view from the Red Crater, Tongariro*

*Taranaki Falls: A sidetrack on the Tongariro Northern Circuit*

*The view of Chateau Tongariro from the trail*

*Mount Taranaki from the Tongariro Northern Circuit*

*Sunset over Mount Ngauruhoe from Oturere Hut*

*Sunrise over the waterfall near Oturere Hut*

*Mount Ngauruhoe and Mount Ruapheu in the distance*

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