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Top 3 cultural & heritage things to do in Tongariro National Park

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Tongariro National Park, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Discover Taupo: Self-Guided Audio Tour, Tongariro National Park1

    1. Discover Taupo: Self-Guided Audio Tour

    Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Enjoy the action packed city of Taupo on this self-guided audio tour of the city. You will see how the stunning lake city of Taupo has gently transformed by taking you on a journey which will highlight its geothermal history and the massive lake on which it sits where water based and adrenaline activities keep many tourists busy.

  2. 2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk, Tongariro National Park2

    2. 2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk

    4.5· 20 reviews· 2 hours

    One of Tongariro National Park’s best short walks, the easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain views. A superb way to experience the Tongariro National Park and enjoy this stunning time of day. Enjoy a chilled refreshment while you take in the sights of the Taranaki Falls tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large lava flow, which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. Your guide will talk about the area with their local knowledge of geology, volcanology and New Zealand cultural history. This walk is a terrific option for tour groups and individuals short on time or looking to maximize a travel day to or from Tongariro National Park.

  3. Discover Tongariro: Self-Guided Audio Tour, Tongariro National Park3

    3. Discover Tongariro: Self-Guided Audio Tour

    3.0· 4 reviews

    Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Experience a hiker’s self-guided audio tour of the widely popular Tongariro Crossing. This tour will take you on a 7 hour journey through this cultural and geographical mecca of New Zealand. During this walk you will see huge craters and colourful lakes while being mesmerised by the beautiful and astounding nature of New Zealand.

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