Some of the most epic views! (If you get a clear day) the sun was splitting the stones for us and we definitely did not bring enough water, 2ltrs each. A memory we will never forget, while it's a tou…Full review by Moylough79
Mar 3, 2025
This is a tough hike. The first part of it is relatively easy, but it gradually gets more difficult, with lots of climbing and scrambling up rocks. The decent from Red Crater is pretty scary, the s…Full review by Mauriceb17
Feb 17, 2025
Traveling from Australia to Alaska we stopped in Tongariro to do this famous Alpine crossing! A very busy crossing, a lots of people from 6am in the morning. Usually we don't like busy hike, but this…Full review by freeroamchicks
My husband and I would like to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing but felt intimidated by the terrain. We are casual hikers, have done several hikes in Norway, Torres del Paine and hiked to the base camp of Mt Everest. We are in our 70s, in good health but slow hikers. What will happen to our ride if we take longer than expected to complete the hike?
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I am so sorry for the very late response. If the timing is still relevant regarding your trip, we would recommend a guided hike. In that way, you will be assured a driver for the return.
what happen if you park more than 4 hour at mangatepopo car park where there is 4 hours parking restriction?
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Much easier to book a shuttle, that way you have a ride back to hotel if you make the crossing or if you have to turn back. Heard they were giving large fines so shuttle would be much cheaper.
In the next few weeks, my partner is going to hike the crossing and I am his drop-off and pick-up person. Can anyone give me ideas of what to do during the day while he is on the track, that is safe for me to do alone? Thank you so much in advance!
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my daughter in law dropped us off at the start of the walk. then she took the children to the Carrot playground. They also went to a Christmas parade at Raetihi. my daughters partner …
my daughter in law dropped us off at the start of the walk. then she took the children to the Carrot playground. They also went to a Christmas parade at Raetihi. my daughters partner took his older children to Taupo for the day
I'm planning on coming on 9/4 and just doing the Mangatepopo Valley to Soda Springs trail, would we need any snow gear? Also, would the roads up to the car park require snow chains during that time? Would you recommend doing a shuttle service?
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I cannot tell you about snow because we just visited New Zealand and don't know much about weather there. We visited the area in March this year and we booked the shuttle …
I cannot tell you about snow because we just visited New Zealand and don't know much about weather there. We visited the area in March this year and we booked the shuttle service from Taupo, Service was good and on time and I would do it again the same way.
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