Tongariro Crossing Alpine Hike Guided Tour

Tongariro Alpine Crossing:

Duration: 8 - 9 hours

Walk via lava flows as recent as 1954 and learn of the fascinating Geological history from as far back as the great Lake Taupo eruption in AD 186 and the creation of Mount Ngauruhoe (Mount Doom Lord of the Rings) 7,500 years ago.

See views of Mount Taranaki out West, Lake Taupo north, the Rangipo Desert, and the Kaimanawa Ranges (with its wild horses).

The distance is 19.4km and the highest point is 1,886m. You'll climb almost 900 vertical meters from the start point at Mangatepopo and descend just over 1,100 meters to a pick-up point at Ketetahi.

Guided Tours Advisable (for your safety!)

Highly experienced & knowledgeable Guides -

Who are super patient, fun & full of knowledge, alpine qualified, highly trained, and love their jobs.

Door-to-door service from your accommodation in the local National Park village. Gateway to the world-acclaimed Tongariro National Park.

Clothing and Equipment Hire:

All-inclusive (Clothing, Hiking Boots, Backpack, Hiking Poles all available for your personal use if you do not have your own).

What to Bring:

Lunch (Full packed lunch for the day)

Sunglasses, Sunhat, Sunscreen

Gloves, Beanie

Toilet paper, and hand sanitizer

Water 2 ltrs Per person (minimum)

Sturdy footwear. Thick or 2 pairs of socks. (Hiking Boots are available to borrow on request)

Windproof jacket and thermal layers.

Thermal tops & longs

Fleece Jacket/longs

Waterproof pants and jacket

Sturdy day pack

Walking poles and sleeping bags and liners.