New Zealand’s oldest national park, Tongariro National Park is a dual World Heritage area. This status recognises both the park’s Māori cultural and spiritual significance, and its unique volcanic features.

Tongariro became New Zealand’s first national park in 1887. Just over 100 years later, the park was awarded dual UNESCO World Heritage status for both its cultural significance to Māori, as well as its outstanding natural features.

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.

Tongariro National Park covers an area of 786 km 2 (303 sq mi) surrounding the massif of the three active volcanoes Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro in the centre of the North Island. The northern boundary of the park is …

Mount Tongariro (/ ˈtɒŋɡərɪroʊ /; Māori: [tɔŋaɾiɾɔ]) is a compound volcano in the Taupō Volcanic Zone of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 20 km (12 mi) to the southwest of Lake Taupō, and is the northernmost of the three active volcanoes that dominate the landscape of the central North Island.

All you need to know about the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage Site. Route, Map, Transport, Shuttle, What to take and wear to plan your trip.

May 7, 2015 · The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is often labeled as the world’s greatest single day hike. Located on the North Island of New Zealand, the volcanic terrain of Tongariro National Park breaks up the lush, green scenery that is so prevalent in this country. Here is your chance to hike in the shadow of Mt. Doom (Mount Ngauruhoe), walk through an ...

Feb 19, 2025 · Tongariro is a natural volcanic area, so you know what that means: dramatic landscapes, unique flora and fauna, and lots of beautiful North Island hikes. And with 3 active volcanoes, an unpredictable weather pattern, and Lord of the Rings credentials, it’s safe to say that a visit to Tongariro National Park will be an unforgettable experience.

Sep 17, 2024 · The Things You Can’t Miss in the Tongariro National Park. New Zealand’s first national park is the place to be for volcanic landscapes. Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe steal the show with their volcanic peaks.

Tongariro National Park is a legendary National Park. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage area and a place of great significance to Māori. It's a volcanic park with unique lunar landscapes, old craters, lakes, waterfalls, and steaming hot pools.