Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a hiking trail Tongariro National Park

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    Hiking Trail

Address

SH 47 Tongariro National Park 3948 New Zealand

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Keywords:

mordor emerald lakes hiking red crater comfortable shoes books well elevators clothing
Jas

This19.4km trek into the Mordor is amazing : the perfect conical Ngauruhoe, Red Crater , Emerald Lakes ... Start early, take warm clothes and enjoy the 7ish hour walk!

Elissa

Bring a beanie , sunglasses, hat & layers (a windbreaker amongst them)! 1.5l of water per person would suffice. Comfy & waterproof shoes as well !

Monica Desai

Incredible hike - the last 5k are the hardest. The initial summit is well rewarded with the red crater and emerald pools

Jess Parker

Well sign-posted 20km track with time estimates of how long each section would take. Be respectful and DO NOT touch the water when you reach emerald lakes or throw stones.

Noah Weiss

20km, 800m elevation gain, 7hrs+ trek with intense winds -- and totally worth it for a life changing trek

Petr Klika

We did it in 6 hours! But you have to pass the slow tourist all the time on the way down ;) the last bush walk is neverending if you hurry for the shuttle. But they will wait for you for about 15mins

Andrew McKenzie

A one day hike across a rugged (inactive) volcano . Driving there is half the fun - it's surrounded by a volcanic moonscape just like you'd see in iceland.

Jeremy Wilcox

Tough trek-- 7 to 9 hours-- for those in average shape. Lots of ascent and descent. Bring hiking sticks, real hiking books , a hat, etc. If you prepare and pace yourself, you'll do fine.

Petr Klika

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them

Laetitia

Best hike but difficult in New-Zealand when the weather is good only !

Marc UKG

The last part of the hike is probably the hardest since it seems to have no end. Totally worth it though!

Josh A

Wow what an amazing hike . Long, tiring, but amazing. Be prepared to be tired.

LF Loh ✨

Go on a clear sky day , and you won't be disappointed at the peak

Nancy McMillan

Wow!Extremely rewarding and we'll worth it! When descending the summit , just dig your heels in and skree ski .

Yuke-Wui Chung

bring a beanie & layer up... and don't forget gatorade (it helps!)

Will Lai

Don't plan anything for your post-hike day. Your legs are gona need it!

Kapil Dalwani

Best one day hike through Mordor land.

Peter Katelaan

Have a look at the emerald lakes !

Adrift Outdoors

Stay in National Park Village as this is very close to the track start. Read more

Allan Altmann

Não vá em dias fechados! Hehehehe

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Fantastic place, I love coming over the top of the crossing and seeing the lakes - Jason Carey

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Длительная пешая прогулка в 19,4 км, но то, что ты там увидишь, не сможешь забыть. - Liudmyla Doroshchuk

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Love it!best trekking in New Zealand. Bring lot of water and enough food. Warm clothes too! - Sebastian Cox