Source: Radio New Zealand
A major blaze burned through 296 hectares of vegetation at Tongariro National Park. Supplied / Alister McDermid and Joanna Finlayson
Tongariro National Park’s huts and tracks will reopen on Wednesday, following a major fire.
The blaze that broke out on Monday burned through 296 hectares of vegetation.
Fire and Emergency has since declared the fire completely contained, and the park’s tracks and huts safe.
The Department of Conservation (DoC) said the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Northern Circuit, and all walks in and around Whakapapa Village were now open.
State Highway 47 had also re-opened, but was restricted to one lane.
DoC requested visitors use shuttle operators to limit the amount of traffic, as fire trucks were still moving through the area.
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