No detailed topo is needed for the Circuit. Many simple but sufficient maps are available in various brochures available from the DOC and tourist information centres, free or at low cost.

But if you, like us, appreciate a good map while hiking:

• look for 1:80,000 Parkmap 273-04 Tongariro. Purchase online, ... or
• Tongariro / Ruapehu National Park, by Terralink
  Purchase online

For greater detail, pick-up both:

• 1:50,000 Topomap 260-T19 (Tongariro)
• 1:50,000 Topomap 260-T20 (Ruapehu)