The Tongariro National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Tongariro Crossing has been named the best one-day hike in New Zealand and among the top ten in the world.  Experiencing this hike was on the top of my list when I was planning my trip to New Zealand.  It is a challenging 12-mile hike that weaves its way through the volcanic landscape surrounding Mts. Ngauruhoe, Tongariro, and Ruapehu.  (By… Read More