New Zealand Reflection of Mount Doom, Tongariro National Park
The famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing ist a must do in New Zealand. This volcanic landscape was the inspiration for Mount Doom in Lord of the Rings and is totally different to many other places in New Zealand.
Photography Tips
Use the wind protected still area inside the crater for a nice reflection of Mount Doom. For the best result you need to place your camera as low as possible.
Travel Information
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 19.4km point to point hike. I would prefer to do it for sunrise. Tip: Park at the marked point way before sunrise and hike up to the top of the red crater. You can stay with your car here for 4 hours and the first supervisor are just coming after sunrise. Therefore it's enough time to hike back in time before you exceed the 4 hours because nobody can control it since when you are standing there.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
Sunrise in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
07:28 - 17:03
| current local time: 18:06
Photo Themes
Hiking
Hiking trail
reflection
reflections
trekking
volcanic
volcanic activity
Volcanic ash
Volcanic Lake
volcanic rock
Volcanic rocks
volcano
volcano crater
volcanoes
Water Reflections
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