Established in 1887, New Zealand’s first national park (and the world’s 4th), Tongariro National Park has dual World Heritage Status, for both Maori culture and spiritual associations as well as outstanding natural volcanic features. Home of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, widely regarded as one of the best one day wilderness tramps in the world.
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