Located in the Central North Island region
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.
Find out how to get to Tongariro National Park by road, train or air.
There are risks from avalanches and risks from volcanoes in Tongariro Natoinal Park. Learn about these hazards and how you can be prepared.
Tongariro National Park has several heritage sites:
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 |
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