Find out what to do, where to stay and how to plan your trip to this unesco dual world heritage area. 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 covers an area of 786 km 2 (303 sq mi) surrounding the massif of the three active volcanoes mount ruapehu, mount ngauruhoe, and mount tongariro in the centre of the north island. If you do have more time here, check out our tongariro national park destination category for more inspiration for your travel itinerary. 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 personified ancestors in māori mythology. With its dramatic landscapes and stellar adventures, here's everything you need to know before exploring tongariro national park! 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 outstanding natural features. Tongariro national park is located in the central north island The nearest towns are taumarunui, national park village, ohakune and tūrangi
