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 outstanding volcanic features
About Tongariro National Park: Tongariro National Park 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
Walks in and around Tongariro National Park - Department of Conservation 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 knowledge about conservation places and activities
History and culture: Tongariro National Park - Department of Conservation 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 2,640 hectare tuku into a 25,000 hectare land block vested solely in the Crown
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 the skills
Soda Springs Walk: Walking and tramping in Tongariro 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 lava flows appear dark in contrast to the older flows which are slowly revegetating Under the headwall of the Mangatepopo valley, these cold water springs create a small oasis of lush yellow mountain