Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Easily visible track. The climb can be challenging; moderate fitness is required. Make sure to bring at least 2L per person and something against the wind, sun and rain, as there is almost no cover from the elements on a lot of the hike. Because of this, it is also essential to know when to turn back. Check the weather before you go; if it is looking bad, it is best to try again another day. Parking has a 4h limit, which is enough to get to the soda springs and back. It took my partner and I around 7 hours to hike up to the summit and back down the same way.
May 4th, 2023

(Translated by Google) It is impossible to describe with a review the beauty of this trek of about 17 km (about 8 and a half hours of walking). We set off with a small group and a guide early in the morning (around 7am) from the base camp, the day was spectacular luckily and this is an important thing to be able to enjoy the breathtaking views that the route offers. The route could be done easily even without a guide, but booking from Italy we had the uncertainty of the climate and therefore we preferred to rely on someone expert: a more than apt choice! Our guide showed us alternative routes, told us a lot of things and helped make the day even more special. A continuous alternation of mountains, craters, lakes and bumpy descents... the magic of the places where Peter Jackson shot the Lord of the Rings... the beauty of the landscapes... what can I say. Beautiful (Original) E' impossibile descrivere con una recensione la bellezza di questo trekking di circa 17 km (circa 8 ore e mezza di camminata). Siamo partiti con un piccolo gruppo e una guida al mattino presto (verso le 7) dal campo base, la giornata era spettacolare per fortuna e questa una cosa importante per poter godere dei panorami mozzafiato che il percorso offre. Il percorso si poteva fare tranquillamente anche senza guida, ma prenotando dall'italia avevamo l'incognita del clima e quindi abbiamo preferito affidarci a qualcuno di esperto: scelta pi che azzeccata! La nostra guida ci ha mostrato percorsi alternativi, raccontato un sacco di cose e ha contribuito a rendere ancora pi speciale la giornata. Un continuo alternarsi di montagne, crateri, laghi e discese sconnesse... la magia dei luoghi in cui Peter Jackson ha girato il SIgnore degli anelli... la bellezza dei paesaggi... che dire. Bellissimo Parking: Conviene parcheggiare al campo caravan e partire con una guida.
Apr 25th, 2023

Weve done it in 6 hours with an 11 year old in early April. The weather was perfect the whole week before that. However on the day we started it became very overcast and windy. We still decided to go ahead. The first couple of hours were pretty easy and we were sweating, but then we were climbing for a couple of hours in the cloud cover and it was so cold up there and we did not have any gloves. That was the most difficult part as we all stopped being able to move and feel our fingers. I was amazed by some people wearing shorts. The last couple of hours down the weather changed again, it was sunny and warm and we were running down the slopes.
Apr 20th, 2023

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Apr 19th, 2023

Challenging walk that took just over 7 hrs but absolutely amazing! Well worth it! Restrooms: Bring own toilet paper
Apr 19th, 2023