Tongariro Alpine Crossing
"Life-Changing Experience"
Writers of the Lonely Planet recommend the crossing as one of New Zealand's life-changing experiences: "Explore the pulsating volcanic landscape of the Tongariro National Park and tackle the Tongariro Crossing, rated as the world's finest day hike.
"Reputedly the best one-day walk in NZ, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing traverses spectacular volcanic geography, from an active crater to steaming vents and beautiful coloured lakes."
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 19.4km point to point hike. For convenience most people take a shuttle to the start and back from the finish.
Earliest Tongariro Alpine Crossing Shuttle
We have operated the earliest Tongariro Alpine Crossing Shuttle since 2001. We recommend going early so you can enjoy peace and quiet on the hike, rather than walking with the crowds (500 hikers per day average). Starting at 5.45am also means you can complete over half the climbing before the heat of the day.
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