Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a hiking trail Tongariro National Park
SH 47 Tongariro National Park 3948 New Zealand
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!
Bring a beanie , sunglasses, hat & layers (a windbreaker amongst them)! 1.5l of water per person would suffice. Comfy & waterproof shoes as well !
Incredible hike - the last 5k are the hardest. The initial summit is well rewarded with the red crater and emerald pools
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.
20km, 800m elevation gain, 7hrs+ trek with intense winds -- and totally worth it for a life changing trek
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
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.
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.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
Best hike but difficult in New-Zealand when the weather is good only !
The last part of the hike is probably the hardest since it seems to have no end. Totally worth it though!
Wow what an amazing hike . Long, tiring, but amazing. Be prepared to be tired.
Go on a clear sky day , and you won't be disappointed at the peak
Wow!Extremely rewarding and we'll worth it! When descending the summit , just dig your heels in and skree ski .
bring a beanie & layer up... and don't forget gatorade (it helps!)
Don't plan anything for your post-hike day. Your legs are gona need it!
Best one day hike through Mordor land.
Have a look at the emerald lakes !
Stay in National Park Village as this is very close to the track start. Read more
Não vá em dias fechados! Hehehehe
Fantastic place, I love coming over the top of the crossing and seeing the lakes - Jason Carey
Длительная пешая прогулка в 19,4 км, но то, что ты там увидишь, не сможешь забыть. - Liudmyla Doroshchuk
Love it!best trekking in New Zealand. Bring lot of water and enough food. Warm clothes too! - Sebastian Cox