Tongariro National Park

Tongariro National Park  is the oldest national park in New Zealand, located in the central North Island. It has been acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site  of mixed cultural and natural values.

The park  was the fourth national park established in the world. The active volcanic mountains Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe (Mt. Doom!), and Tongariro are located in the center of this park.

Jayne and I contracted the guide services of Terry Blumhardt at Tongariro Guided Walk s. Terry’s knowledge and passion for the park allowed us to see some park sites the average tourist would not see.

Mount. Ruapehu  erupted in 1995…

Typical volcanic soil around the still active volcanoes.

The road to Mt. Doom ! ( Mt. Ngauruhoe)

Lake Taupo  in the distance.

Part of the ski fields of Whakapapa  at Mount Ruapehu . Several scenes of the “Lord Of The Rings” was filmed here.

Different views of the volcanos.

Enjoy life!