1887 New Zealand's first national park

Tongariro National Park is the oldest national park in New Zealand, located in the central North Island and the fourth national park established in the world. The active volcanic mountains Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro are located in the centre of the park. The Tongariro National Park is home to the famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing, widely regarded as one of the world's best one-day hikes. It has been acknowledged by UNESCO as one of the 28 mixed cultural and natural World Heritage Sites.