Tongariro Alpine Crossing 5.95

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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park is a tramping track in New Zealand, and is among the most popular day hikes in the country. The Tongariro National Park is a World Heritage site which has the distinction of dual status, as it has been acknowledged for both its natural and cultural significance.The crossing passes over the volcanic terrain of the multi-cratered active volcano Mount Tongariro, passing the eastern base of Mount Ngauruhoe which can optionally be climbed as a side trip.The full distance of the track is usually 19.4km.Walk detailsThis season Department of Conservation is expecting their highest ever visitor numbers to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and parking at both car parks is limited. Also, the road to each car park is unsealed and narrow. DOC recommend that visitors travel with licensed transport operators from either Whakapapa, National Park Village, Turangi, Taupo and Ohakune.http://www.doc.govt.nz/tongariroThe Tongariro Alpine Crossing is most commonly walked from Mangatepopo in the Ruapehu region to Ketetahi Hot Springs, due to the Mangatepopo end being higher in altitude than the Ketetahi Hot Springs end, therefore requiring less climbing. The crossing takes about seven hours of steady walking to complete in good weather, taking longer in winter or if walked from the Ketetahi end.The crossing is a linear journey, starting on the west side of Mount Tongariro and finishing on the north side. As a result, returning to the western end requires either retracing the entire 19.4 km crossing, or walking 26 km via State Highways 46 and 47 back to the other trailhead.

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