Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Afternoon shuttle – Ketetahi to Turangi

Pick Up	Travel Time	Cost
Ketetahi	45 mins	Inc. in return ticket (otherwise $20 pp)	3:00 pm	4:00 pm	5: 00 pm
Mangatepopo (to connect with Turangi shuttle)	30 mins	$35 one way	3:30 pm	4:30 pm

Afternoon Shuttle – Ketetahi to Mangatepopo

Pick Up	Travel Time	Cost
Ketetahi	30 mins	$35 one way	3:00 pm	4:00 pm	5:30pm

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Often described as one of the best one day hikes in the world, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing takes you across an active volcano in the heart of Tongariro National Park, a World Heritage site. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing track spans the length of Mount Tongariro, covering 19.4 kilometres. On average the trek takes between seven and nine hours to complete.

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing starts at the Mangatepopo Valley and finishes at Ketatahi Road. Following the track in this direction means the least amount of climbing is involved, though first timers should be aware that the track is considered steep in parts.  Allow an extra hour to walk the track in reverse from Ketetahi to Mangatepopo.

For more information on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing visit the DOC website.

Northern circuit (extra 2 – 3 days)

An extended trail which circumnavigates Mt Ngauruhoe through all the varied environments that Tongariro National Park has to offer.

Distance: 50 kilometres

Guided Winter Tongariro Crossing

Minimum of four people. Price on application.

Note: all distances and times are approximate