There’s nothing quite like the excitement and sheer joy of seeing a kiwi for the very first time.

We would like to inform Project Tongariro members of an upcoming Special General Meeting to be held on Saturday 14 June 2025 at 1:00 pm.

Join us for an unforgettable weekend exploring the natural wonders of Moutohorā (Whale Island) and the stunning Ōhiwa region!

What lies off-track in Tongariro National Park? This engrossing book contains stories of ghosts, fires, avalanches, plane wrecks, sly grogging, secret spots and more from around Ngāuruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu — a place of wild and chaotic grandeur.

Please join us Saturday, 22 February 2025 for a fun and relaxing evening to celebrate all the mahi you do for us! Enjoy great food, drinks, lawn games, and even a swim as we say thank you for your incredible efforts.

We’re thrilled to confirm that the Tussock Traverse will return for 2025! We’re looking for volunteers to help with course marshalling and join the BBQ crew. Volunteer today!

Project Tongariro news and updates.

Check out these upcoming event volunteering opportunities - including dates for The Goat and Tussock Traverse 2024.

Popular talk night Ngā Kōrero – Short Talks to Inspire also returns to the Great Lake Centre on Tuesday 15 August as part of Conservation Week 2023.

We are on the hunt for some keen trappers to join the Motuoapa and Waimarino volunteer trapping team! Get in touch if you can spare a weekend every couple of months to help out.

Come and join us 15-17 September 2023 for a weekend field trip based in the Waikato / Waipa at Pirongia Lodge, located on the foothills of Pirongia Forest Park. Register now!

It's National Volunteers Week and we'd like to give a big shout out to the many volunteers who give so generously to support Project Tongariro.

Join our workshop for individuals, businesses and community organisations that are concerned about climate change and are wanting to reduce their carbon footprint.

Come join us on Saturday 15 April for our first 2023 Project Tongariro field trip to the historic Waihohonu Hut - we’re going to give this special hut some TLC! Spaces are limited, register now!

Get these dates locked in your calendar now! We can’t wait to see you at our upcoming community planting days.

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to all the amazing volunteers who gave up their Saturday to help us at the Ruapehu Trail Festival event!

Project Tongariro is on the hunt for some star trappers, keen to volunteer fortnightly, checking traps and occasionally helping with forest health monitoring at Lake Rotopounamu.