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Legal ownership of the sacred mountain peaks increased significantly from the original. The three andesitic volcanoes at the heart of the park, the mountains tongariro, ngauruhoe and ruapehu, form the southern limits of the taupō volcanic zone, part of the pacific ring of fire. Flora and fauna find out about the unique alpine flora and fauna of tongariro national park.
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This status recognises the park's important māori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features. Tongariro is new zealand's oldest national park and a dual world heritage area. On arrival to the village call into the centre for an introduction to the national park.
Tongariro national park is one of three world heritage sites in new zealand.
The other two are te wahipounamu in the south island, and the sub antarctic islands. The park’s stunning natural landscapes are imbued with deep cultural importance. In 1993, tongariro became the first property to be inscribed on the world heritage list. Daily national bus services are available to and from ohakune, taumarunui, national park, whakapapa village and tūrangi.
This led to the establishment of the tongariro national park in 1894, a first for new zealand, and fourth in the world. Tongariro is new zealand's oldest national park and a unesco world heritage area. A variety of shuttle bus services are available to whakapapa village and hiking. Explore the volcanic heart of tongariro national park, a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views.
