Several cave operators provide tours of the caves to the busloads of tourists that visit the area or offer private excursions.
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Read MoreThe hike starts in the Mangatepopo Valley of the National Park. It crosses the slopes of Mt. Ngauruhoe, which was used as Mt. Doom in the "Lord of the Rings" movies, and then passes by Mt. Tongariro, before finishing far below at Lake Rotorua.
Read MoreThe beautiful landscape and unusual wildlife of New Zealand is frequently shown on the National Geographic Channel or used as a backdrop for otherworldly movies.
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