Tongariro Alpine Crossing
North Island NZ
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This is a wonderfully atmospheric walk through an active volcanic area. It is considered as being one of the best day walks in the world. Highlights include, soda springs which is a waterfall, views of Mt. Ngauruhoe which was used in the lord of the rings films as Mount Doom, south crater, red crater (1868) which is the highest point on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing if done with no diversions, emerald lakes, blue lake and Mt. Tongariro.
Getting there
you need your own car or to have arranged a drop off/piick up tour bus
Maps
Which maps cover the area?
Route/Trail notes
I actually only got to do the first half of the walk, as bad weather that was forecast, but did not eventuate, led to cancellation of the bus I had arranged. This first half was great, if involving lots of climbing. walking across the sulphurous, steaming surface ofthe mountain was very eerie. I think it was Mt Doom in the Lord of the rings movies.
Permits/Costs
Do you need any permits? What's the cost?
Free unless you need a shuttle or bus which you will have to pay for
Other References
this site has most of the info you need to do this walk:
http://www.tongarirocrossing.org.nz/the-track/tongariro-crossing/national-park/the-track
GPS Tracks
- No GPS available for this walk yet.
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