Tongariro Crossing National Park
4 hours drive from Auckland
From the summit, you can see three turquoise lakes and a red mud volcano nearby. The photos are not filtered.
The entire hike takes 6 hours
You can book accommodation in the nearby town of Turangi
Although the mountain area is free, starting from October this year, a reservation will be required.
You can search for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing booking form
It’s best to book a shuttle as the starting point and the end point are not the same. Shuttles usually pick up customers from various hotels in the morning
There is a restroom midway up the mountain
[Campervan R] It is recommended to bring the following:
[Check R] Backpack
[Check R] 1-2L of water
[Check R] Simple snacks
[Check R] Raincoat
[Check R] Long pants
[Check R] Warm jacket
[Check R] Hiking shoes (some sections going up and down the mountain are very steep and slippery).
If you don’t have hiking shoes, wear non-slip sports shoes
[Check R] Sunglasses
[Check R] Hat/gloves depending on weather and personal needs
[Check R] Sunscreen
[Check R] Band-aids
[Check R] Tissues
The hike is a bit challenging but definitely doable if you take it slow! It’s absolutely worth it!
When climbing, there may be many clouds and even a little rain, but don’t be afraid, as you will pass through the cloud layer, and by the time you reach the lakes, it is usually sunny.
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