Tongariro National Park is the oldest national park in New Zealand, located in the central North Island. It has been acknowledged by UNESCO as one of the 28 mixed cultural and natural World Heritage Sites. Tongariro National Park was the fourth national park established in the world. The active volcanic mountains Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro are located in the centre of the park. There are a number of Māori religious sites within the park and the summits of Tongariro, including Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu, are tapu (sacred). The park includes many towns around its boundary including Ohakune, Waiouru, Horopito, Pokaka, Erua, National Park Village, Whakapapa skifield and Turangi. The Tongariro National Park is home to the famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing, widely regarded as one of the world's best one-day hikes.

This warm abode of Tongariro National Park is a delightful place to visit in New Zealand. A gripping city on its own right, Napier also deserves a visit. Add Napier to your vacation plan, it has an interesting bunch of activities to do on your visit like Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland, Hobbiton Movie Set, Skyline Rotorua. To reach Tongariro National Park, hop on a flight to airport which is the nearest major Hawke's Bay Airport. A holiday in Tongariro National Park can generally be of 1-2 days.

Don't just take a trip, let the trip take you! Have a enjoyable time at Tongariro National Park.