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Tongariro National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tongariro National Park is the oldest National Park in New Zealand. 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. 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 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. 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. The Park is considered a unique natural laboratory for scientific study and education on volcanoes. www.ohakune.info /tongariro.html   (331 words)

GORP - New Zealand Outdoors - Thirteen Natural Preserves on the North and South Islands Tongariro National Park, resting at the southern end of Lake Taupo, has a strong historical connection to the Maori people, who gifted it as the country's first national park. Nelson Lakes National Park, south of Nelson, is noted for its alpine flowers and is the perfect place to explore craggy ranges, crystal-clear lakes, wild rivers and beautiful beech forests. Te Urewera National Park, is located southeast of Rotorua and is the largest forested wilderness area remaining on the North Island. gorp.away.com /gorp/location/newzeal/parks.htm   (1155 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. Discovering the secrets of the volcanic wilderness and experiencing where adventure happens, National Park Village is naturally an ideal base for your summer and winter explorers. www.nationalpark.co.nz   (79 words)

NATUREANDCO.COM - The National Parks of New Zealand According to the National Park Act 1980 their aim is to protect those parts of the country that "contain scenery of such distinctive quality, ecological systems, or natural features so beautiful, unique, or scientifically important that their preservation is in the national interest". While beautiful, these national parks are not representative of the range of New Zealand ecosystems, particularly lowlands. Also, the possibility to grant national park status to all or part of Stewart Island is now being studied. www.natureandco.co.nz /land_and_wildlife/national_parks/index_national_parks.php3   (459 words)

Protected Areas Programme - 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. 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. The north island main trunk railway to the east and the National Park-Rangipo road to the north and north-east delimit the park. www.unep-wcmc.org /sites/wh/tongarir.html   (3165 words)

Tongariro National Park The park's most celebrated activity is the 'Tongariro Crossing', a day trek that traverses the otherworldly landscape between Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Various types of accommodation can be found in and around the towns Turangi, National Park and Ohakune. 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/destinations/national-parks/tongariro/tongariro.cfm   (619 words)

barneyhawes... in Tongariro National Park One of the huts in Tongariro National Park. The two kid brothers of Ruapehu are Mt Ngarahoe and Mt Tongariro, the namesake of the National Park they constitute. The first day of the walk is the 'Tongariro Crossing', claimed to be New Zealand's finest one day walk, and one of it's busiest too. www.barneyhawes.com /2001/intongarironationalpark.html   (373 words)

Tongariro National Park Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area. This was the first national park to be established in New Zealand and the fourth in the world. The nearest towns are Turangi, National Park and Ohakune. www.doc.govt.nz /Explore/001~National-Parks/Tongariro-National-Park/index.asp   (929 words)

Tongariro National Park Hotels New Zealand Reservation & Information guide - Tongariro National Park accommodation for 5 star to Budget class Welcome to booking system for Tongariro National Park hotels and Tongariro National Park tours, accommodation and traveling in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand. Up to 70% discount on Tongariro National Park hotels and Tongariro National Park tours. The Skotel Mount Tongairro National Park Ruapehu www.eglobe-hotels.com /selecthotel.asp?cityid=410&partnerid=67   (282 words)

L.L.Bean: Park Search - Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park, in the central region of North Island, preserves approximately 194,200 acres and is the oldest national park in New Zealand. It is also a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage area and the fourth national park to be created in the world. There are three volcanoes in the park, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/2001llt.htm   (211 words)

UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Tongariro National Park - New Zealand Although significant additional funds have not been achieved for management at Tongariro National Park as a result of WH designation, in Paul’s opinion this probably reflects a view that all National Parks in New Zealand are sufficiently funded. Tongariro National Park World Heritage Site would welcome additional resources for the protection of World Heritage values and the provision of high quality visitor facilities and services including interpretation. The park’s dual World Heritage status was celebrated at a high-profile event attended by the Governor General and Prime Minister of New Zealand (NZ), the Director of the World Heritage Centre and national Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=283   (798 words)

Tongariro National Park Campgrounds & Holiday Parks - New Zealand Tongariro National Park has a number of campgrounds and holiday parks catering to the needs of travellers enjoying a New Zealand camping holiday. Encompassing the North Island's central volcanic plateau, Tongariro National Park is a huge domain for outdoor adventure. The park is dominated by its three active volcanoes Ruapehu (at 2797m the highest in the North Island), Ngauruhoe (2291m) and Tongariro (1968m). www.jasons.co.nz /landingpages/Tongariro-National-Park-Campgrounds.htm   (262 words)

NEW ZEALAND Tongariro Trek - Tongariro National Park - The Grand Chateau Tongariro National Park is centred on three active volcanos: Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. Both the Ngati Tuwharetoa and Upper Whanganui peoples have ancestral ties to what we now call Tongariro National Park. Mountains have immense significance to Maori and the three volcanic peaks of Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe are sacred to Tuwharetoa. www.nzadventure.com /tongariro_trek_info.html   (956 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. The park can be explored from two main areas -- National Park and Whakapapa Villages on the western side of the mountains, or Turoa Ski Resort and Ohakune township to the south. www.frommers.com /destinations/tongarironationalpark/2714010001.html   (441 words)

Winter skiing Summer Activities the tongariro crossing accommodation at skotel alpine resort, mt ruapehu new zealand 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. [ Tongariro National Park ] [ The Tongariro Crossing ] [ Whanganui River ] [ Whakapapa Village ] www.skotel.com /act1.asp   (511 words)

The Tongariro Natural History Society, also known as Friends of Tongariro, is a group of people with an interest in the Tongariro National Park and a commitment to conservation. The Tongariro Natural History Society, also known as Friends of Tongariro, is a group of people with an interest in the Tongariro National Park and a commitment to conservation. Maintain a programme of field activities for Society members to offer opportunities to explore Tongariro National Park, share ideas, network, see progress or results of our work, offer suggestions to the executive and staff and generally "keep in touch". Increase awareness, public understanding and support for the natural and cultural features of the Tongariro National Park and the Society's aims and objectives www.tongariro.org.nz   (275 words)

National Park Tongariro Crossing Map - Bus Transport Treks Hiking Tramping New Zealand The temperatures in the Tongariro National Park range from 3 to 35°C in the summer and -5 to +10°C in the winter. The Tongariro Crossing is a spectacular one-day trek across New Zealand's Tongariro National Park World Heritage Area. 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. www.alpinescenictours.co.nz /alpinescenictoursTC.htm   (452 words)

Tongariro Ruapehu Accommodation Tongariro was New Zealand's first national park and a World Heritage area. Situated on the doorstep of the spectacular World Heritage Tongariro National Park, Powderhorn Chateau Mount Ruapehu is close to Turoa Skifield and Whakapapa Skifield. Three volcanoes at the heart of the park - the mountains Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu Volcanic activity in the zone started about 2 million years ago and is on-going today. www.ki-wi.co.nz /tongariro.htm   (443 words)

Adventure Lodge - welcome National Park borders the World Heritage Tongariro National Park to the east and the Whanganui Tongariro still smokes, the ancestral fires still burn and the land lives on for all. In the summer the area comes alive with trampers for the Tongariro Crossing, mountain bikers, canoeing, rock climbers, adventure seekers and walkers of the many volcanic hikes. www.adventurenationalpark.co.nz   (201 words)

Accommodation in Taupo, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand- Plateau Lodge Set in the heart of National Park Village, Plateau Lodge is the starting point for all of your summer or winter activities in the Tongariro National Park. It doesn't take long to realize you are in a very special part of the world when you arrive in the Tongariro National Park. We can organise your transport, book your next exciting day in the national park, or provide you with the tickets you need to get on the skifields or camp in the huts. www.plateaulodge.co.nz   (283 words)

kiwiland-Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park is a huge territory given by maoris to the government in 1887 to protect the place as a natural reserve. Tongariro is a beautiful volcanic centre where you can see craters, full colored lakes, springs and mountains. They have got tatoos on their faces which is part of their culture. users.skynet.be /fa346805/kiwiland/fichiershtml/tongariro.htm   (53 words)

Tongariro National Park Red Crater (1860m) is an active vulcano (last eruption in 1926) with red and black colors, which forms the edge of the Tongariro crossing. home.hetnet.nl /~jfzt22/tongariro04.html   (24 words)

Tongariro National Park The area that was affected includes most of that is Tongariro National Park. Williams, Karen; Volcanoes of the South Wind: A field guide to the Volcanoes and Landscape of Tongariro National Park, Tongariro National History Society, P.O. Box 2421, Wellington The oldest dated lava flows from Tongariro are about 260,000 years old, and andesite pebbles date the activity of the region back to 1.7 million years ago. volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/Parks/world_parks/new_zealand/new_zealand.html   (256 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)

UNESCO World Heritage Centre - World Heritage List The Westland and Mount Cook National Park and the Fiordland National Park, which were previously inscribed on the World Heritage List, are part of the Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand. Renomination of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park under cultural criteria. Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: the Mannerist Architectural and Park Landscape Complex and Pilgrimage Park (1999) whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=421   (2428 words)

Tongariro National Park Travel Information. Photos, Stories and Diaries about Tongariro National Park , New Zealand Mt.Ngauruhoe in the Tongariro National Park is one of New Zealand's many volcanoes. You can stay at the park at Tongariro National Park Village. In 1887, the park was gifted to New Zealanders by the great Maori chief of the Tuwharetoa tribe. www.worldsurface.com /browse/location.asp?locationid=4187   (465 words)

Whanganui National Park The area has a unique history and Maori culture is an important part of the park experience. Short walks and longer tramping trips are all possible in the park. The Whanganui River winds its way from the Tongariro mountains to the Tasman Sea through countless hills and valleys. www.ohakune.info /whanganui.html   (329 words)

Tongariro National Park, The Grand Chateau - New Zealand Accommodation The Tongariro National Park, one of New Zealand's outstanding conservation areas, came into being as a result of the gift to the Nation from the Tuwharetoa people of the land surrounding and including the three great volcanic mountains - Ruapehu, Ngaruhoe and Tongariro. The Grand Chateau is New Zealand's only hotel located in the Tongariro National Park. Tongariro National Park, The Grand Chateau - New Zealand Accommodation www.innz.co.nz /host/g/grandchateau.html   (357 words)

Tongariro National Park Hotels - Discount hotels in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand Tongariro National Park Hotels New Zealand - Copyright 2003 www.new-zealand-hotel-reservation.com © All rights reserved. For Tongariro National Park hotels, you'll find the best deals with our New Zealand hotel reservation services. With our convenient and secure online credit-card booking service, reserving your Tongariro National Park hotel room couldn't be easier. www.new-zealand-hotel-reservation.com /tongariro-national-park   (155 words)

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