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Tongariro Volcanic Centre, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tongariro is compound volcano, made of several coalescing volcanic cones. Cole, J.W., Graham, I.J., Hackett, W.R., and Houghton, B.F., 1986, Volcanology and petrology of the Quaternary composite volcanoes of the Tongariro volcanic center, Taupo volcanic zone: Roy. Hobden, B.J., Houghton, B.F., Lanphere, M.A., and Nairn, I.A., 1996, Growth of the Tongariro volcanic complex: new evidence from K-Ar age determinations: New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics, v. volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/img_tongerhu.html   (345 words)

Tongariro National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tongariro National Park covers approximately 795,98 square kilometres stretching between 175° 22' and 175° 48' East and 38° 58' and 39° 25' South in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand. Tongariro National Park has been under the control of the New Zealand Department of Conservation since the creation of the Department in 1987. The first activities in the young Tongariro National Park were the construction of tourist huts at the beginning of the 20th century. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tongariro_National_Park   (1634 words)

Tongariro National Park, North Island New Zealand. Tongariro Crossing, Ruapehu, Whakapapa, Taupo, Skiing, Turangi, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tongariro National Park is New Zealand’s oldest National Park – gifted to the people of New Zealand in 1887 by Te Heuheu Tukino IV (Horonuku), the paramount chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa. Tongariro National Park is located in the central North Island, on the Central Volcanic Plateau. The Tongariro Northern Circuit is one of New Zealand's Great Walks, and one of the park's key attractions. www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/tongariro   (461 words)

Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand Tongariro National Park, New Zealand--We were above the clouds, gazing across open space at the steep fl slopes of an enormous volcano. One avenue that allows visitors to see all of this is the 12-mile Tongariro Crossing, often called "the best one-day hike in New Zealand" because of the magnificent scenery it reveals and the changing terrain it traverses. Tongariro National Park owes its existence to a forward-thinking Maori chief who ceded the land to the people of New Zealand in 1887 as a way to protect it from farmers and loggers. www.icdc.com /~neubauer/tong.htm   (2541 words)

Tongariro River Motel, Turangi : Tongariro Fishing Accommodation, Tongariro River Fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Ideal Tongariro fishing accommodation with a range of warm, affordable accommodation in a delightful setting and close to some of the finest fishing rivers and lakes in the world. Tongariro River Motel is a spacious motel complex, located in Turangi, at the southern fringe of Lake Taupo. Tongariro River is the largest river draining the central mountains and is the main thoroughfare for browns and steel-head rainbows, migrating each year from Lake Taupo to the spawning tributaries. www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/accommodation/motels-and-motor-lodges/ruapehu/tongariro-river-motel   (1047 words)

Mount Tongariro -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) It is located 20 kilometres to the southwest of (additional info and facts about Lake Taupo) Lake Taupo, and is the northernmost of the three active (A mountain formed by volcanic material) volcanoes that dominate the landscape of the central North Island. Tongariro is in the (additional info and facts about Tongariro National Park) Tongariro National Park, New Zealand's first national park and one of the earliest in the world. It was gifted to the nation in 1887 by Te Heuheu Tukino IV (Horonuku), paramount chief of the (The Oceanic language spoken by the Maori people in New Zealand) Maori Ngati Tuwharetoa (additional info and facts about iwi) iwi. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mo/mount_tongariro.htm   (377 words)

Protected Areas Programme -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The boundary encircles the Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro mountain massif at an altitude of 500-1,550m. The summits of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu were constituted as the nation's first National Park in October 1894 and gazetted in 1907 with an area of 25,213ha. Tongariro National Park was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1988 for its natural landscape values, and under a criteria change in 1993 was also recognised for its cultural values. sea.unep-wcmc.org /sites/wh/tongarir.html   (3165 words)

Taupo Fun - Tongariro Crossing - Fishing - Skiing - Scenic Boat Rides - New Zealand The Tongariro National Park was initially gifted to the government as a reserve by the Maori chief Te Heuheu Tukino IV Horonuku on behalf of the Tuwharetoa tribe on the 23 sept 1887. The Tongariro crossing as it has become known is not a round trip and transport must be arranged at one end of the track. The safest and most popular time of the year to walk the Tongariro northern circuit is during the summer months, December to March when the tracks are normally clear of snow and the weather is less severe. www.thetongarirocrossing.co.nz /ton.htm   (449 words)

MSN Encarta - Search Results - Tongariro Tongariro, active volcano in the north of the Tongariro National Park, New Zealand. The name of the park is taken from Tongariro although it is... Tongariro National Park, park in the central region of North Island, New Zealand, established in 1887, the oldest national park in New Zealand and... uk.encarta.msn.com /Tongariro.html   (100 words)

Hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit Tongariro Northern Circuit - a hike by Scott A. Yost (1997). Tongariro is the old man of the bunch - resting on his laurels with only the Red Crater steaming away (its last eruption was in 1926). Tongariro is reached via the ridge that rises off to the left of the photo above. www.geocities.com /Yosemite/2411/ntc.html   (5030 words)

Long-Distance Walks: Tongariro Northern Circuit: Day 1: Foul Sulphurous Fumes In Tongariro the eruptions are pretty regular – Ruapehu last erupted in June 1996 and smoke still pours out every now and then – and the area is desolate; if you want to know what it's like on the moon, come to Tongariro. I went round Tongariro and Ngauruhoe – Ngauruhoe being a younger, parasitic cone on the side of Tongariro, but looking more impressive due to its size – and along the flanks of Ruapehu, and throughout the weather was cloudless. I started off at Whakapapa, home to the famous Tongariro Chateau, a disgustingly huge and decadent snow hotel that apparently was used to house mental patients in the war (and looks like it did), and headed northeast through tussock and occasional clumps of forest. www.longdistancewalks.com /tongariro_northern_circuit/day01.html   (855 words)

Tongariro National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The Tongariro National Park encircles the volcanoes of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. The park's most celebrated activity is the 'Tongariro Crossing', a day trek that traverses the otherworldly landscape between Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Tongariro's huge massif extends over 18 kilometres in length - classic, cone-shaped Ngauruhoe is actually one of Tongariro's vents. www.newzealand.com /travel/home-page.cfm?7C0BFD9D-2988-41C3-A362-3E684CB0836C   (608 words)

Tongariro National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area. The three andesitic volcanoes at the heart of the park - the mountains Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu form the southern limits of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Tongariro is home to many amazing native creatures including New Zealand's only native mammals, the short and long tailed bats. www.doc.govt.nz /Explore/001~National-Parks/Tongariro-National-Park/index.asp   (929 words)

Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park – the heart of the Ruapehu District – is not only a special Park for the people of New Zealand, it is also unique in the world. When Horonuku Te Heu Heu Tukino gifted Tongariro to the people of New Zealand, he was also gifting it to the people of the world. The volcanoes of the Park and their glaciers, plants and animals represent a set of landforms and natural communities which have been recognised as outstanding heritage of international significance. www.ohakune.info /tongariro.html   (331 words)

Volcanology of the Tongariro Crossing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tongariro Virtual Field Trip CD Thanks to this new CD-ROM, it is now possible to explore and learn about one of New Zealand's most amazing volcanic landscapes from the comfort of home. One of the unique advantages of this virtual field trip of the Tongariro Crossing is that, in addition to viewing the spectacular 360 degree panoramic images, maps, and movies of eruptions, you can also (virtually) reach out and touch any part of the landscape and have the geology instantly and accurately explained via a hotspot. The field trip stops are accessible from clickable hot spots on a DEM (Digital Elevation Model) or topographic map of the Tongariro area. earth.waikato.ac.nz /news/tongariro_v-trip.shtml   (289 words)

Tongariro Lodge : Luxury Accommodation in Taupo, Taupo Lodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tongariro Lodge features luxury accommodation in Taupo and is situated in park-like grounds on the banks of the Tongariro River adjacent to the southern shores of Lake Taupo. The Lodge is nestled on 22 acres of secluded grounds with mature gardens and trees surrounding the accommodation. Guests at Tongariro Lodge are able to choose from a diverse range of outdoor activities. www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/accommodation/exclusive-luxury-accommodation/taupo/tongariro-lodge   (493 words)

Winter skiing Summer Activities the tongariro crossing accommodation at skotel alpine resort, mt ruapehu new zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The volcanoes of Tongariro National Park are recognised for; the frequency of eruptions, their highly explosive nature and the high density of active vents. In 1993 Tongariro National Park became the first property in the world to be inscribed on the World Heritage List under the revised cultural criteria describing cultural landscapes. The mountains at the heart of Tongariro National Park have cultural and religious significance for the Maori people and symbolise the spiritual links between this community and the environment. www.skotel.com /act1.asp   (511 words)

Kiwis Saving Kiwi:Tongariro   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The Tongariro Kiwi Sanctuary lies within the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area, in the central North Island. The remaining kiwi were given further protection in 2003, with the gazettal of Tongariro Forest (as well as Erua and Rangataua forests) as a Controlled Dog Area, and the introduction of avian aversion training for hunting dogs. The aim of the Tongariro Forest Kiwi Sanctuary is to achieve and maintain a representative sample of 100-plus pairs of Brown Kiwi by 2010. www.kiwirecovery.org.nz /KiwisSavingKiwi/KiwiSanctuaries/Tongariro.htm   (650 words)

L.L.Bean: Park Search - Tongariro National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tongariro National Park, in the central region of North Island, preserves approximately 194,200 acres and is the oldest national park in New Zealand. There are three volcanoes in the park, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. Wildlife in Tongariro includes the only mammals native to New Zealand — short and long-tailed bats. www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/2001llt.htm   (211 words)

GORP - Expedition Planner - A Tramp through Tongariro The Tongariro National Park is in the center of New Zealand's North Island, midway between Auckland and Wellington. Tongariro National Park (Infomap 273-4) 1:80,000 is sufficient for this walk; Tongariro is also covered by four 1:50,000 Topomaps, T19, T20, S19, S20. Tongariro Northern Circuit is categorized as a Great Walk and from October to June a Great Walk pass is required for the huts. gorp.away.com /gorp/location/newzeal/hik_tong7.htm   (858 words)

Turangi, New Zealand. The Trout Fishing Capital of the World. It's a Breath of Fresh Air. The building of a bridge over the Tongariro River in 1891 and the establishment of a major north — south road link through the heart of the North Island also assisted the growth of a small trout fishing settlement close to the bridge. The Tongariro Power Development in the Turangi area was built in four stages between 1964 and 1983. The Tongariro Welfare Association (TWA) was an extension of the previous success enjoyed by the Waikato Hydro Welfare Association in Mangakino and was established in 1964 with the benefit of the Waikato Association’s experience. www.laketaupo.co.nz /turangi.htm   (3798 words)

Tongariro Trek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) In 1887, the paramount chief of the time, Horonuku Te Heu Heu Tukino IV gifted the lands of the three volcanic peaks of Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe to the crown so they could be preserved for all New Zealanders. The Tongariro Trek has you returning to the comfort and splendid elegance of the Grand Chateau each evening. On Day 3 you embark on the Tongariro Crossing which is often called the finest one day walk in New Zealand. www.pacificislandtravel.com /new_zealand/walks/group_tongarirotrek.html   (366 words)

National Park Tongariro Crossing Map - Bus Transport Treks Hiking Tramping New Zealand The Tongariro Crossing starts as a gentle gradient up the Mangatepopo Valley to a steep climb to the saddle between the active Volcanoes of Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe, across South Crater and finally climbing up to Red Crater, the highest point (1886m) on the track. The Tongariro Crossing (route marked in red) is 17 km (one way) and you should allow 6-7 hours from the Mangatepopo car park to the Ketetahi car park. The temperatures in the Tongariro National Park range from 3 to 35°C in the summer and -5 to +10°C in the winter. www.alpinescenictours.co.nz /alpinescenictoursTC.htm   (452 words)

Tongariro National Park : Introduction | Frommers.com Tongariro National Park is New Zealand's oldest national park and, as of 1990, a World Heritage Area in recognition of its outstanding natural and cultural features. The core of the park is formed by the sacred peaks Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, and Ruapehu, which were presented to the people of New Zealand in 1887 by Te Heuheu Tukino IV, Paramount Chief of the Tuwharetoa tribe. At 2,797m (9,176 ft.), Mount Ruapehu is the highest mountain on the North Island and is the principal skiing spot in the region. www.frommers.com /destinations/tongarironationalpark/2714010001.html   (454 words)

Department of Conservation maps - Tongariro - Tongariro was declared New Zealand's first national park in 1887, only ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Tongariro was declared New Zealand's first national park in 1887, only the fourth area in the world to be protected in this way. The volcanoes of Tongariro National Park are unique because of the combination of three factors: the frequency of eruptions, their highly explosive nature, and the high density of active vents. In recognition of these features Tongariro National Park was given World Heritage status by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in 1990, as a natural site of outstanding universal value. cpp.co.nz /Products/published/Maps/maps/tongariro   (414 words)

Tongariro National Park Crossing Walk Bus Transport - Alpine Scenic Tours New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The Tongariro Crossing is a spectacular one-day trek across New Zealand's Tongariro National Park World Heritage Area, starting from Mangatepopo and ending at Ketetahi. For over 15 years we have provided "accident free" Tongariro Crossing transport to and from the Tongariro National Park region and we pride ourselves in the way our staff look after you, the passenger. During the year, we run one daily return trip from Taupo to the Tongariro Crossing leaving at 0630 hours and returning at 1830 hours. www.alpinescenictours.co.nz   (360 words)

Tongariro Northern Circuit The Tongariro Northern Circuit is usually done in 3 nights, but can be done in two. The part of the walk crossing Mt. Tongariro is a popular day-hike, known as the Tongariro Crossing. On the other side of the crossing, on the slopes of Mt. Tongariro, is Ketetahi Hut, next to a popular hot spring. www.vic.com /new_zealand/tongariro   (643 words)

National Park - home National Park Village borders the World Heritage Tongariro National Park to the east and the Whanganui National Park, to the West. National Park Village is located near the base of Mt Ruapehu, at the intersection of SH4 and SH47 on the volcanic plateau.  The village has great views of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom in the Lord of the Rings filiming locations) and Mt Ruapehu. The Tongariro Transport leaving daily from the village for the Tongariro Crossing, known as the best one-day trek in New Zealand. www.nationalpark.co.nz   (186 words)

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