It's being hailed as a vital piece of the vision to complete a 320km journey from Ruapehu maunga to the Tasman Sea.

A few months ago I lost my 96-year-old nan Catherine Grace Skinner who I was very close to and although I know she's now in a better place I still have moments of deep sadness. There is something ...

Find out about volcanic hazards in Tongariro National Park, how to reduce risk when visiting, and what to do in the event of an eruption.

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Treat yourself to at least the classic High Tea in the lounge at the iconic Chateau Tongariro back down at Whakapapa, with its beautiful picture window framing nearby Ngāuruhoe.

Tongariro National Park In 1993 Tongariro became the first property to be inscribed on the World Heritage List under the revised criteria describing cultural landscapes. The mountains at the heart of ...

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After alighting the train at National Park, should you choose, you can be transferred by bus to Whakapapa Ski Area, passing the historic (but sadly now closed) Chateau Tongariro for your adventure on ...