New Zealand tourist attractions - 🏔 Waimarino Town | The quietest base closest to the volcano

📍 Location｜Waimarino, located in the central part of New Zealand's North Island, at the foot of Tongariro National Park 🚗 Transportation｜ • From Taupō: about 1.5 hours by car • From Rotorua: about 2.5 hours by car • Train passengers can take the Northern Explorer to the National Park station (that is, in the town) 📝 Personal experience I actually came to this town for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, but was unexpectedly attracted by its tranquility and primitiveness. Waimarino is very small, and the supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants can probably be counted on two hands, but because of this, it retains a very pure natural atmosphere. You can see the volcanic group pressing in when you look up, especially in the early morning or evening, when the clouds and mist are lingering on the top of the mountain, it really feels like being in the National Geographic Channel. At night, because there is no light pollution, the stars here are so dense that it is unscientific. It is highly recommended to stay overnight to see the stars. I stood outside the hotel that night and saw the Milky Way passing over my head like a river of light. I completely forgot about my phone. 🏕 Recommended activities｜ • As a relay station for accommodation before and after the Tongariro hike • Take photos of volcanic views such as Mt. Ruapehu and Mt. Ngauruhoe • Starry sky photography or simply looking up at the stars • Take a casual walk in the town and go to a cafe to enjoy the volcanic background Although Waimarino is just a transit town, staying here for a night and breathing the dry, cold and clear air will make you feel the original and magnificent tranquility of New Zealand. #7月好去处2025 #新西兰景点 #澳洲景点