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Tongariro Alpine Crossing Must Haves
Be Prepared For Changes In The Weather
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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
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing Must Haves
Tongariro National Park can be subject to unpredictable weather, and conditions can change quickly. It is important that all walkers are prepared with the essentials for their journey.
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Be Prepared For Changes In The Weather
The weather can change quickly and unexpectedly in any alpine environment and at times conditions can be extreme. Be prepared for changes in weather on the Crossing.
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NZ Environmental Care Code
During activities a respectful visitor strives to have as little impact as possible on the environment, heritage sites, and other visitors when enjoying local activities. You can make a difference.
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Mangatepopo Road End To Soda Springs
Grade: Easy - allow 1 - 1.5 hours
Your transport will drop you off at the Mangatepopo road end. The first section of the track is fairly flat, well formed and board walked in damp areas to provide stability under foot.
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Soda Springs To South Crater
Grade: Moderate - Difficult, allow 40 minutes to an hour.
This section of the track, known as the Devil's Staircase, is steep. You will need to take your time, but on a clear day the view is well worth it.
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South Crater To Red Crater
Grade: Moderate - Difficult, allow 1 hour
Starting our flat, once you have passed South Crater there is another short climb on an exposed ridge, and the track follows this ridge to Red Crater.
Grade: Moderate - Difficult, allow 1 hour Enjoy the flat, as it won't last forever.
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Red Crater To Blue Lake
Grade: Moderate - allow 30 minutes
The descent from Red Crater demands extra care. You will have views of an old lava flow from Red Crater, the Emerald Lakes, and steam vents above Blue Lake as you descend.
Grade: Moderate - allow 30 minutes The descent from Red Crater demands extra care as loose scoria underfoot can move quickly and easily.
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Blue Lake To Ketetahi Shelter
Grade: Moderate - allow 1 hour
A short easy climb to the edge of North Crater. You'll have a dramatic and inspiring outlook, with truly spectacular views in good weather.
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Ketetahi Shelter To Ketetahi Car Park
Grade: Moderate - allow 2 hours
The track crosses a stream that flows down through open tussock land and then descends steeply to the Mangatetipua Stream. A brief detour leads to a nearby waterfall.
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