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 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 (/ ˈtɒŋərɪroʊ /; Māori: [tɔŋaɾiɾɔ]), located in the central North Island, is the oldest national park in New Zealand and the sixth national park established in the world. [2][3] It has been …

Mar 4, 2026 · With its dramatic landscapes and stellar adventures, here's everything you need to know before exploring 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.

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 …

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is located in the Tongariro National Park - New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tongariro National Park is rich in both cultural identity …

Nov 19, 2025 · This list of must-dos in the Tongariro National Park is just a few things we think you can’t miss in the Tongariro National Park. If you do have more time here, check out our Tongariro National …

Enjoy the range of adventure activities available in and around Tongariro National Park from gentle walks to multi-day hikes, as well as exciting mountain biking tracks, skiing, snowboarding, and even …

Tongariro National Park in New Zealand holds profound spiritual significance from a Māori perspective. The three volcanic peaks of Tongariro, Ngāuruhoe, and Ruapehu are considered sacred and …