The Track

The Track

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing Must Haves
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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
Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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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