Walk
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Whakapapa Village, Manawatū-Whanganui
One of the world's great day walks across an active volcanic landscape.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 8 hours
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is about 19.4 km across volcanic craters, red craters and the emerald lakes. It's a long, demanding day: allow 6-8 hours and book a shuttle between the two ends. Weather matters, so check conditions with DOC before heading out.
Good to know
- Start at Mangatepopo and finish at Ketetahi
- Book a shuttle before you go, there's no parking at the far end
- Check the DOC weather forecast and alerts before you leave
- Carry water, food and warm waterproofs
- Best time
- Summer, early start
- Open
- Summer is easiest; winter needs mountaineering gear
- Getting there
- Sealed road to Mangatepopo road end, shuttle required
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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