I was planning to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and needed some info about that, so I went to the centre to talk to someone. What a pleasant surprise: there is enough interesting stuff to see and do to keep you busy for quite a...More

Knowledgeable and helpful service from the National Park rangers; not only did they offer valuable advice on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing including weather, they also took us through other beautiful walks from the same Visitor centre with maps. There were two extremely good walks -...More

I arrived just before their closing time, but they still took the time to point out some short hikes I could do before sunset. Stop by as soon as you arrive in the village so you can get the most out of your time in...More

Really good. But do thing that some of the displays are due for a redo. Take time to have a look if you are visiting. There are some great displays. But labels, and some of the lights on the displays didn't work. A need tidy...More

Enjoyed the Visitor Centre. We were able to pick up brochures to help plan our hikes. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful in suggesting hikes and activities to do. Lots of information is available about the geology and creatures that live in the...More

We had booked our hut/campsite tickets online and I messed up the details on one night. Due to the popularity of the park, we could no longer stay at that location for that night, and the staff were forthright about sharing that info. So we...More

Plenty of information related to this National Park, including hiking track information, weather conditions, ski field situation and avalanche risk, souvenirs and gifts, brochures and maps. This centre exhibits the volcanoes in 3D models, local Maori stories, flora and fauna, and also booking reservations. There...More