{"id":21789,"date":"2015-09-17T12:13:08","date_gmt":"2015-09-17T12:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=21789"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:08","slug":"tongariro-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/new-zealand\/tongariro-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Tongariro National Park in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Emerald Lakes atTongariro National Park<\/div><\/a>\"Mount
Mount Ruhapeu at Tongariro National Park<\/div><\/a>\"Blue
Blue Lake at Tongariro National Park<\/div><\/a>\"Taranaki
Taranaki Falls at Tongariro National Park<\/div><\/a>\"Tongariro
Tongariro Alpine Crossing<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n

A wonderful place for explorers and wildlife enthusiasts, Tongariro National Park is New Zealand’s oldest national park. Contrasting topography of volcanic plateaus and mountain peaks dominates the landscape. The worth of this National Park transcends beyond flora and fauna. It is one of the rare sites in the world that is significant both for its natural and cultural heritage. The landlocked national park is of great religious importance to the Maori people.<\/p>\n

History<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

This beautiful landscape and homeland of Maori tribe was given as a gift to the country. It was established in 1887 as the fourth national park in the world. Later in 1991, the place was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Activities at\u00a0Tongariro National Park<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hiking, camping, and climbing in summer and skiing and snowboarding in winter are most popular activities within the park.<\/p>\n

Tramping and Camping<\/strong> \u2013 For those who prefer to explore on foot, Tongariro Northern Circuit, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and Mangapurua walkway are among the great walks in Tongariro National Park. The Park also has a wide range of short hiking trails.<\/p>\n

Skiing<\/strong> \u2013 A paradise for skiers in New Zealand, this park features ski-club huts and lifts for skiing. Each covering an area of about 5 sq. km., Whakapapa and Turoa, are two of largest ski resorts in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Kayaking and Water Rafting<\/strong> \u2013 Hop into a kayak on New Zealand’s third longest river \u2013 Whanganui \u2013 to unravel the tales of this park. The Tongariro River is the place to go for trout fishing and water rafting.<\/p>\n

Sightseeing<\/strong> \u2013 From volcanic craters and rare bird species to green-coated Pahautea trees, every moment in the park throws surprises.<\/p>\n

Mountain Climbing<\/strong> \u2013 For sincere mountain climbers, it takes takes two days to climb all the three mountains: Mt. Tongariro, Mt. Ngauruhoe, and Mt. Ruapehu.<\/p>\n

Going on Film Location Tours<\/strong> \u2013 Such tours are arranged by tour operators for Emyn Muil rocks in the park where the famous trilogy of the Lord of the Rings was filmed.<\/p>\n

Nearby Attractions<\/span><\/h3>\n

Whanganui National Park, Lake Taupo<\/a>, Lake Rotoaira, Kaimanawa Forest Park, Pureora Forest Park, and Kaweka Forest Park.<\/p>\n

Where is\u00a0Tongariro National Park ?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The National Park is located at the central region of North Island in New Zealand<\/a>. The Tongariro National Park Visitor Center, located in Whakapapa Village, is the gateway to the Park.<\/p>\n