As well as being the ideal base for outdoor activities in Tongariro National Park, Chateau Tongariro is perfectly placed to explore some of our region’s historic cultural sites. Fifteen minutes by car from the hotel, Te Porere Redoubt is a Maori fortification built by the 19th-century prophet and warrior, Te Kooti. An easy, 45-minute walk … Continue reading Te Porere Redoubt