Tongariro National Park
Located in the Central North Island region
Introduction
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.Highlights
Find things to do and places to stay Tongariro National Park
There are a range of fantastic mountaineering and climbing opportunities in the park in all seasons. There are also many rock-climbing opportunities in the summer season.
Mount Ruapehu is the spectacular location of New Zealand's two largest ski fields, Whakapapa and Turoa. Visit the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts website.
Each ski field is approximately 550 ha in size, and include a wide range of terrain types suitable for beginner to advance skiers and snowboarders. There is also a smaller ski field on the eastern side of the mountain called Tukino. Visit the Tukino website.
Visit Whakapapa area – the main entrance to Tongariro National Park, with many walks as well as the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre.
Tongariro National Park is located in the central North Island. It is easily accessed by road and a 4–5 hr drive from both Auckland and Wellington. Whakapapa Village is the main gateway into the park, accessible on the western side off SH48.
Daily national bus services are available to and from Tongariro National Park and the nearby towns of Ohakune, Waiouru, National Park, and Tūrangi. Various shuttle buses meet the national buses and trains at Whakapapa Village and nearby towns.
There are risks from avalanches and risks from volcanoes in Tongariro National Park. Learn about these hazards and how you can be prepared.
Get information about weather conditions.
Weather forecast
Tongariro National Park has several heritage sites:
Learn more about the History of Tongariro National Park.
Contacts
| Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 892 3729 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Whakapapa Village State Highway 48 Mount Ruapehu |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 71029 Whakapapa Village Mount Ruapehu 3951 |
| Full office details | |