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 outstanding volcanic features.

Find out more about Tongariro National Park. Tongariro's dual World Heritage status recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features.

Visit the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre to learn about the natural and cultural values of the national park.

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 local …

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 the skills.

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.

Description Two fires recently burned significant areas of Tongariro National Park, affecting the area around the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Visitors can expect to see blackened landscapes …

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 the original …

Tongariro National Park is located in the central North Island. It is easily accessed by road, and is only a 4-5 hour drive from either Auckland or Wellington. The nearest towns are Taumarunui, National Park …

The track to Soda Springs follows Mangatepopo Stream and is part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. We recommend visitors book to use the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Track. Ngauruhoe’s most recent …