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National Park, New Zealand
Settlement in Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with National parks of New Zealand.
National Park is a small town on the North Island Central Plateau in New Zealand. Also known as National Park Village, it is the highest urban township in New Zealand, at 825 metres. The village has great views of Mount Tongariro, Mount Ngauruhoe (Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy), and Mount Ruapehu.
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National Park
Waimarino (Māori) | |
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Village | |
![]() Waimarino National Park Railway Station | |
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Coordinates: 39°10′25″S 175°23′50″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
District | Ruapehu District |
Ward |
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Community | Ōwhango-National Park Community |
Named for | Proximity to Tongariro National Park |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Ruapehu District Council |
• Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 230 |
• Density | 280/km2 (740/sq mi) |
Postcode | 3948 |
Area code | 07 |
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