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The Track
The Track
Tongariro Alpine Crossing Must Haves
Be Prepared For Changes In The Weather
NZ Environmental Care Code
Mangatepopo Road End To Soda Springs
Soda Springs To South Crater
South Crater To Red Crater
Red Crater To Blue Lake
Blue Lake To Ketetahi Shelter
Ketetahi Shelter To Ketetahi Car Park
Alpine Life
Alpine Life
Geology
Winter
Volcano Activity
World Heritage
National Park Villages
FAQs
Gallery
South Crater To Red Crater
Grade: Moderate - Difficult, Allow 1 Hour
Enjoy the flat, as it won't last forever. Once you have passed South Crater there is another short climb on an exposed ridge, the track follows this ridge to Red Crater.
The main track continues around Red Crater. Here you will enjoy spectacular views out over the Oturere Valley, Rangipo Desert, Kaimanawa Ranges and down towards the Emeral Lakes, but walk with caution, as it can get very blustery on a windy day.
Grade: Moderate - Difficult, allow 1 hour Enjoy the flat, as it won't last forever.