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|   The Volcanoes, Tongariro National Park. New Zealand.
in 3D Map Models of Our World and Beyond A landscape model of Tongariro National Park featuring the volcanoes of Mt Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu, is situated inside the Visitor Centre at the foot of Mt Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park. posted by:  Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/11/2012 last visited: 12/11/2012 |
 view gallerySE0 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 gallerySE0 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 gallerySE0 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 |
 view gallerySE0 km |  Dept. of Conservation Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Whakapapa. New Zealand.
in Ranger Stations Situated in the village of Whakapapa at the base of Mt Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park, this visitor centre is run by the Department of Conservation, who are our New Zealand "Rangers" of NZ's National Parks and Reserves. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/20/2009 last visited: 12/01/2010 |
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|  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 galleryNW0.2 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 |
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|  "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 |
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|  Tongariro - A Sacred Gift. Tongariro National Park. New Zealand.
in There's a Book About It "Tongariro - A Sacred Gift" is the result of an intensive study of New Zealand's first national park. The book is about the volcanic origins, human history, flora and fauna and problems associated with conservation and exploitation of the area. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/03/2009 last visited: 01/11/2018 |
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|  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 galleryNE0.3 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 gallerySE0.6 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 |
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|  Boardwalk on Silica Springs Track, Mt Ruapehu. North Is. New Zealand.
in Non-Coastal Boardwalks This boardwalk crosses alpine bogs and marshes on the Silica Springs Track on Mt Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/04/2019 last visited: 04/05/2019 |
 view gallerySW0.8 km | Volcano Views. Tongariro National Park. North Island. New Zealand. in Scenic Overlooks These stunning views of the volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park can be enjoyed from the walking track to Silica Springs. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 09/29/2019 last visited: 09/29/2019 |
 view gallerySE1.1 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 galleryS1.9 km | Upper Silica Rapids Track Lookout. Mt Ruapehu. North Is. New Zealand. in Scenic Overlooks A stunning view of the mountains of Tongariro National Park can be seen from these steps along the upper Silica Rapids Track across the tussock slopes of Mt.Ruapehu. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/02/2017 last visited: 02/02/2017 |
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|  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 galleryE2.1 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 galleryE2.1 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 galleryE2.1 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 galleryNW2.1 km | Whakapapanui Walk Boardwalk. Mt Ruapehu. North Is. New Zealand. in Non-Coastal Boardwalks The Whakapapanui Walk follows a mountain stream and passes through beech forest and crosses a tussock marsh section with a boardwalk. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/04/2019 last visited: 11/21/2019 |
 view galleryS2.3 km | Silica Rapids Boardwalk, Mt Ruapehu. North Is. New Zealand. in Non-Coastal Boardwalks On the rocky slopes of Mt Ruapehu, this boardwalk protects the fragile environment of the Silica Rapids, with a wooden path and steps leading to a view over the stream and rapids. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/07/2019 last visited: 04/07/2019 |
 view galleryS2.3 km | Silica Rapids Lookout. Mt Ruapehu. North Is. New Zealand. in Scenic Overlooks A lookout platform gives awesome views of the Silica Rapids and scoria slopes of Mount Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/02/2017 last visited: 02/02/2017 |
 view galleryNW3.4 km |  Kiwi Crossing. Central Plateau. New Zealand.
in Uncommon Crossing Signs A Kiwi Crossing sign is located near a Kiwi bush habitat beside the Bruce Road below the Chateau, going up towards Mt Ruapehu and the Skifield. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 05/28/2008 last visited: 05/28/2008 |
 view galleryNW3.9 km | Tawhai Falls Lookout. Mt Ruapehu. North Is. New Zealand. in Scenic Overlooks A short walk, starting from the carpark on Bruce Road, leads to a viewing platform which gives stunning views over the Tawhai Falls in the Tongariro National Park. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/19/2017 last visited: 11/21/2019 |
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