Tongariro's Sacred Volcanic Landscape

The story behind the place

The mountains at the heart of Tongariro National Park have deep cultural and religious significance for Māori communities. Active and extinct volcanoes occur within a landscape containing varied ecosystems. Understanding the park therefore involves both the physical history of volcanic landforms and the continuing relationships between people and their environment.

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