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|   'You are here" on the Tongariro Corssing (New Zealand)
in 'You Are Here' Maps A Sign that is along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
The sign is also used in a Earthcache called Ngaruhoe - Mt Doom GC24VXZ posted by:  nzkeko location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/18/2012 last visited: 03/08/2024 |
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|  Mt Ngauruhoe. North Island. New Zealand.
in Volcano Watching Mt Ngauruhoe is around 2,500 years old and is the youngest of the three volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park. On average Mt Ngauruhoe has erupted once in every nine years however the last major eruption took place in 1975. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 07/23/2008 last visited: 03/08/2024 |
 view galleryS0.8 km |  Mt Ngauruhoe. North Island. New Zealand.
in Mountain Summits Mt Ngauruhoe is the almost perfect symmetrical cone-shaped volcano in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/05/2009 last visited: 03/08/2024 |
 view galleryNW2.3 km |  Tongariro Crossing Boardwalk, Central North Island. New Zealand.
in Non-Coastal Boardwalks This section of Boardwalk forms part of the famous great walk, The Tongariro Crossing, which crosses the volcanic Tongariro National Park in the centre of the North Island. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 11/07/2019 last visited: 03/08/2024 |
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|  Mangatepopo Valley in winter, Tongariro National Park. North Island, New Zealand.
in Scenic Overlooks Completely surrounded by the beautiful volcanic mountains in the Central North Island, this scenic winter overlook gives stunning 360 degree views from the walking track to the Mangatepopo Hut. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 07/27/2020 last visited: 03/08/2024 |
 view galleryW4.5 km |  Tongariro Alpine Crossing. New Zealand.
in Hiking and walking trailheads The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a world-renowned trek, rated as the best one day trek in New Zealand and listed by many as one of the top 10 day treks in the world. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/29/2009 last visited: 03/08/2024 |
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|  "Fear at Tongariro". Mt Tongariro. Nth Is. New Zealand.
in News Article Locations The front page news item in our local newspaper reported the recent eruption of Te Maari Craters on Mt Tongariro. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 01/29/2013 last visited: 03/08/2024 |
 view galleryW5.6 km | View from on top of Pukeonake. Tongariro National Park. North Is. New Zealand. in Scenic Overlooks Pukeonake 4,019ft / 1,225m is a low scoria cone with a U shaped crater, sitting amongst the other big volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park.
From the top, you can enjoy awesome views of the mountains. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/19/2020 last visited: 10/19/2020 |
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| Tama Lakes Lookout. Tongariro National Park. North Is. New Zealand. in Scenic Overlooks A 5-6 hr return walk across undulating tussock land will take you to this stunning viewpoint of the Lower Tama Lake on the Tama Lakes track at the saddle between Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 07/29/2020 last visited: 07/29/2020 |
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| Ketetahi Track Boardwalk on Mt Tongariro. North Is. New Zealand. in Non-Coastal Boardwalks A small section of boardwalk along a walking track on the slopes of Mt Tongariro. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/11/2021 last visited: 03/08/2024 |
 view gallerySW7.9 km | Taranaki Falls View. Tongariro National Park. New Zealand. in Scenic Overlooks A stunning viewpoint of Taranaki Falls, a waterfall cascading over an old lava flow, in the Tongariro National Park. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/07/2020 last visited: 10/07/2020 |
 view gallerySW8 km |  Taranaki Falls. Tongariro National Park. New Zealand.
in Waterfalls Taranaki Falls is a stunning waterfall cascading over an old lava flow in the Tongariro National Park. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/29/2014 last visited: 11/10/2009 |
 view gallerySW8 km |  Falls over a Lava Flow. Tongariro National Park. New Zealand.
in Places of Geologic Significance The Taranaki Falls tumble over the edge of a large lava flow that erupted from the volcano of Mt Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 09/13/2009 last visited: 12/01/2010 |
 view gallerySW8 km |  STAND Under A Waterfall (fully clothed and dry).
in Photo Goals To successfully complete this challenge you need to be able to walk behind the falling water to STAND UNDER a waterfall and have a photo taken of yourself (fully clothed and dry)underneath and behind the curtain of falling water. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 05/06/2009 last visited: 04/16/2023 |
 view galleryN8.4 km |  Footbridge, Tongariro Alpine Crossing. New Zealand.
in Hiking Path Footbridges A footbridge at the Ketetahi end of the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing over Mt Tongariro. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/04/2009 last visited: 03/08/2024 |
 view gallerySW9.5 km | Tongariro Northern Circuit. Mt Ruapehu. New Zealand. in 'You Are Here' Maps YOU ARE HERE beside the Tongariro Northern Circuit Track information board at the start of the track, at Whakapapa Village on Mt Ruapehu. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/09/2008 last visited: 05/29/2008 |
 view gallerySW9.5 km |  Round The Mountain Track. Tongariro National Park. NEW ZEALAND.
in Long Distance Hiking Trails The Round the Mountain Track is a 4-5 day walk through the diverse landscapes and vegetation on Mt Ruapehu's flanks - from the Rangipo Desert on eastern slopes to the beech and podocarp rainforests of the southern and western aspects. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/11/2009 last visited: 12/01/2010 |
 view gallerySW9.8 km | Ridge Track Lookout. Mt Ruapehu. North Is. New Zealand. in Scenic Overlooks A seating platform on the Ridge Track up the lower slopes of Mt Ruapehu provides a panoramic view over The Chateau and around the western side of Tongariro National Park. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/01/2017 last visited: 02/02/2017 |
 view gallerySW9.8 km | "One run - and 700 reasons" Tussock Traverse, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand. in News Article Locations A news article in the New Zealand Herald written about some of the 700 runners and their reasons for taking part in the annual Tussock Traverse 26km run/walk across the centre of the Tongariro National Park. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/03/2013 last visited: 04/03/2013 |
 view gallerySW9.8 km | Mt Ruapehu Viewpoint. Tongariro National Park. North Is, New Zealand. in Scenic Overlooks Another stunning viewpoint to admire the volcanoes of Mts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe in the Tongariro National Park, Central North Island of New Zealand. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 09/30/2023 last visited: 09/30/2023 |
 view gallerySW9.8 km |  Chateau Tongariro. Central Plateau. New Zealand.
in Antique Hotels Chateau Tongariro is a New Zealand hotel and resort complex.
It is located close to Whakapapa skifield on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu, and is close to the volcanic peaks of Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe, within the boundaries of Tongariro National Park, New Zealand's oldest.
Now officially titled Bayview Chateau Tongariro, the building was completed in 1929 and, despite extensive refurbishment, still retains much of the style of the pre-Depression era. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 04/27/2008 last visited: 03/21/2015 |
 view gallerySW9.8 km |  The Chateau Tongariro - World War II - Whakapapa. New Zealand.
in Field Hospitals The Chateau in Tongariro National Park was used as an asylum hospital and recuperation centre for Returned Servicemen during World War II. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 11/09/2010 last visited: 03/21/2015 |
 view gallerySW9.8 km |  Tongariro National Park. North Island. New Zealand.
in National Parks of the World Established in 1887, Tongariro was the first national park in New Zealand and the fourth in the world. It is also a dual World Heritage area. Please make a genuine visit....Don't just drive by! posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/05/2008 last visited: 11/08/2016 |
 view gallerySW9.8 km |  Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Mt Ruapehu. New Zealand.
in Tourist Information Centers - Visitor Centers The Whakapapa Visitor Centre is situated at the main gateway to Tongariro National Park, New Zealand’s first national park and presently attracting in excess of one million visitors per annum. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/12/2008 last visited: 11/18/2008 |
 view gallerySW9.8 km |  Tongariro National Park. North Is. New Zealand.
in World Heritage Sites Established in 1887, Tongariro was the first national park in New Zealand and the fourth in the world. It is also a dual World Heritage area, a status which recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/28/2008 last visited: 01/11/2018 |
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