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Tongariro National Park

Tongariro became New Zealand’s first national park in 1887, and just over one hundred years later was awarded dual UNESCO World Heritage status (for both its cultural significance to the Māori people and its outstanding natural features). Three volcanoes – Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro – mark the southern limits of the Taupo Volcanic Zone, the horseshoe-shaped series of volcanic phenomena that make up the Pacific Ocean’s ‘Ring of Fire’.

Lower Silica Rapids
New Zealand North Island

Lower Silica Rapids – multiple small and picturesque cascades

Multiple small cascades along a tributory of the Whakapapanui Stream, next to the Lower Silica Rapids Track.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsSeptember 15, 2021 ago
IMG 3278 LR Mangaturuturu Rapids
New Zealand North Island

Mangaturuturu Rapids

The Mangaturuturu Rapids is formed by the Mangaturuturu River cascading over an old lava flow.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsSeptember 15, 2021 ago
IMG 3171 LR Mangawhero Falls
New Zealand North Island

Mangawhero Falls

Mangawhero Falls is a popular waterfall along the Mangawhero River, which is easily accessed from Okahune Mountain Road.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsSeptember 15, 2021 ago
IMG 3155 LR Ohakune Mountain Falls
New Zealand North Island

Ohakune Mountain Falls

Ohakune Mountain Falls is small but picturesque waterfall along the Mangawhero River, which can be seen from the Waitonga Falls Track.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsSeptember 15, 2021 ago
img 3137 lr Waitonga Falls
New Zealand North Island

Waitonga Falls

Waitonga Falls is the tallest waterfall in Tongariro National Park. For the best views and to see the entire waterfall, you need to rock-hop up the river.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsSeptember 14, 2021 ago
Whangaehu River cascades
New Zealand North Island

Whangaehu River cascade

A small cascade where the Whangaehu River has carved a deep gorge through an old lava flow, near the Ruapehu Round the Mountain Track

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsSeptember 14, 2021 ago
Oturere Falls
New Zealand North Island

Oturere Falls – a remote Tongariro National Park waterfall

The Oturere Falls is a twin waterfall in the Oturere Valley, along the Tongariro Northern Circuit route.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago
Soda Spring Falls
New Zealand

Soda Springs Falls – a green oasis along the Tongariro Crossing

The Soda Springs Falls are fed by a spring, and cascade down the head wall of the Mangatepopo Valley in the Tongariro National Park.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago
Cascade Falls, Tongariro NP
New Zealand North Island

Cascade Falls – a small plunge waterfall in below the Taranaki Falls

Cascade Falls is a small waterfall a short distance below the Taranaki Falls, just above a bridge across the Wairere Stream.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago
Taranaki Falls
New Zealand North Island

Taranaki Falls – a spectacular waterfall over an old lava flow

The Taranaki Falls is a picturesque waterfall in Tongariro National Park, where the Wairere Stream tumbles 20m over an old lava flow.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago

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