Like any other DOC center in New Zealand, this one too is a haven of information, helpful staff and great learning center. The staff has the latest information regarding the weather, trail conditions, safeties, etc and please you must inform them before starting a hike....More

Great helpful team. The displays and interactive displays are very informative but also get the kids interested in what the area has to offer. From an adult point of view very helpful and informative, talk to these guys if thinking of doing the crossing outside...More

Worth stopping by if you are visiting the park. Very helpful staff suggested some hikes that met our time frame and ability. The exhibits and information about the volcanoes and local wildlife were very good.

at the counter you can have maps with the trails around the village. On top of that you can have knowledgeable help in chosen between the trails

Helpful staff, worth a stop if you are doing any hikes in the area for maps and advice on weather conditions.

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