Ngauruhoe and Tongariro volcano camera webcam — New Zealand

What you are looking at

GeoNet runs this camera, which looks at Ngauruhoe and Tongariro from the southeast. GeoNet is New Zealand's monitoring service for volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides, operated by Earth Sciences New Zealand with the Natural Hazards Commission. The view takes in the cone of Ngauruhoe and the broader Tongariro massif in Tongariro National Park, in the middle of the North Island.

Ngauruhoe's neat cone usually stands out, often capped with snow from autumn into spring, while Tongariro's lower, more rugged summit area spreads beside it. On clear days you can follow the lines of old lava flows, and on many others the peaks disappear in cloud, rain or snow showers. Early morning frames often have the calmest air and the clearest outlines. Watch for steam or any change in color at the summits.

New Zealand uses a Volcanic Alert Level system from 0 to 5. Level 0 means no unrest, levels 1 and 2 show minor or heightened unrest, and levels 3, 4 and 5 describe minor, moderate and major eruptions. Volcanic activity can change quickly, so check GeoNet for the current level and bulletins. This camera produces a new still image about every 10 minutes, with the time shown in New Zealand time.

On the map

The position is approximate.

Nearby live views

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Also nearby: Ngauruhoe volcano camera (1.5 km), Tongariro volcano camera (1.7 km) and Tongariro Te Maari Crater volcano camera (5.0 km).

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