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Tongariro Alpine Crossing |
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing transport leaves daily weather permitting from National Park Village. Your accommodation host will arrange for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Shuttle to pick you up and deliver you back at the end of the day. In winter your accommodation host can arrange the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Transport, guide, crampons and an ice axe, if you want to experience a true apline adventure.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is described as one of the best one-day hikes in New Zealand. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing trek takes you from alpine meadows to mountain summit with stunning volcanic features along the way. On the Tongariro Apline Crossing you will walk across a lunar landscape of craters, scattered pumice, active volcanoes, mountain springs, lava flows, emerald lakes, piles of scoria and statue-like mounds of volcanic desert. It will take about 8-9 hours to allow time for photos and any sidetracks, the summit of Mt Tongariro is 1967 m and Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom, for all the Lord of the Rings fans) at 2287m above sea level.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing Track Transport leaves daily, weather permitting, from National Park Village. Your accommodation host will arrange for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Transport Shuttle to pick you up and deliver you back at the end of the day. In winter the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Track Transport will arranged a guide, crampons and an ice axe, if you want to experience a true apline adventure.
Be prepared with
- Plenty of water/fluids, especially on hot days
- Food (there is nowhere to purchase any thing on the track)
- Waterproof jacket/pants
- Good walking boots (it is uneven volcanic terrain)
- Warm clothing polypropylene
- Woollen hat and gloves
- Sunscreen or sun hat
All of the above essential equipment can be hired or purchased in National Park Village
Check for the weather on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing www.metservice.co.nz
For more information on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing check the Tongariro Crossing website
department of conservation in New Zealand website
Guiding on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Guided treks are keenly anticipated for this summer after a meeting was held between concession applicants and the Department of Conservation.
It is hoped that consultations and all conditions can be met for the concessions to be issued to approved operators by early December. This will mean that high standards will be ensured for safety and that trekkers will gain a greater appreciation of the volcanic features and cultural aspects during the walk. In addition it means by having experienced guides there is likley to be on-site communications and first aid assistance in case of an emergency for anyone on the track.
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