Tongariro National Park - Department of Conservation
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 …
About Tongariro National Park - Department of Conservation
World Heritage site Tongariro's dual World Heritage status recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features.
World Heritage site: Tongariro National Park - Department of …
Tongariro National Park is one of three World Heritage sites in New Zealand. The other two are Te Wahipounamu in the South Island, and the Sub Antarctic Islands.
Call in to the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre, situated in Whakapapa Village, and meet Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) rangers who have first-hand, in-depth …
History and culture: Tongariro National Park - Department 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 …
Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Tongariro National Park, Central North ...
This led to the establishment of the Tongariro National Park in 1894, a first for New Zealand, and fourth in the world. In 1993, Tongariro became the first property to be inscribed on the World …
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre - Department of Conservation
On arrival to the village call into the centre for an introduction to the national park. Get expert advice and in-depth local knowledge from our friendly staff on recreational opportunities, …
Tongariro Northern Circuit: Tongariro National Park Great Walk
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 …
About Tongariro National Park: Tongariro National Park
World Heritage site Tongariro's dual World Heritage status recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features.
Central North Island volcanoes: Tongariro National Park
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.