Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area. This status recognises the park's important Māori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its …

The varying landscape of Tongariro National Park features herbfields, forests, lakes, streams and desert-like areas, as well as dramatic terrain formed by volcanic activity. The landforms, …

Tongariro's dual World Heritage status recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features. Tongariro National Park is one of …

In 1894, Tongariro National Park was established - the first for Aotearoa (New Zealand), and fourth in the world. Legal ownership of the sacred mountain peaks increased significantly from …

Explore the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park, a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views. From May to late October, conditions can be challenging – only go if you have …

Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage area. The park’s stunning natural landscapes are imbued with deep cultural importance. Tongariro is one of …

Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region Trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts. From May to October, alpine skills are essential for …

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Find out about the unique alpine flora and fauna of Tongariro National Park. Find out about the relationship Maori have with the park. Pest plants and animals threaten to change the nature …

The three andesitic volcanoes at the heart of the park, the mountains Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu, form the southern limits of the Taupō Volcanic Zone, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. …