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Central North Island

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Parks & recreation

Mount Ngauruhoe. Photo copyright: Ketzal Sterling (DOC USE ONLY).

Learn about places you can visit, the huts and campsites you can stay in, and the tracks you can walk, in the Central North Island.

Conservation

Tongariro Forest.

Find out about the Central North Island's land, marine, plants and animals, heritage protection and threat management.

Getting involved

Harry Keys pointing out volcanic features to a group, Tongariro National Park. Photo: Herb Christophers.

Get involved in Central North Island events, education, boards, partnerships, funds and community projects.

About DOC

Mountain cabbage tree leaf, Tongariro National Park. Photo: C Rudge.

Get the latest news about DOC in Tongariro/Taupo, its structure and role, and concessions and permits information.

Publications

Looking through publications.

Browse publications from or about DOC's Tongariro/Taupo region.

Highlights:

Tongariro National Park

Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area. This status recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features.

Taupo Trout Fishery

Plan your Taupo fishing trip here. Find out how to get a licence, the best spots to fish, tips and advice, and more.

 

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Contacts

Tongariro Whanganui Taranaki Conservancy Office
Phone:      +64 7 378 3885
Email:   TWTConservancy@doc.govt.nz
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