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The "Real" Tongariro Crossing Route Guide

The "Real" Tongariro Crossing Route Guide

Article. By tnpwarden Created 28 May 200228 May 2002.
A route guide of the Tongariro Crossing from an ex-hut warden in the Tongariro National Park   More ▶︎
Winter Wonders of Tongariro

Winter Wonders of Tongariro

Article. By tnpwarden Created 26 September 200226 September 2002.
A nice winter wilderness walk through the off-track backcountry of Tongariro. A much more fun and exciting "Northern Circuit."   More ▶︎
Where Else To Roam In Tongariro?

Where Else To Roam In Tongariro?

Article. By tnpwarden Updated 10 October 200610 October 2006.
Another trip through the wilderness of Tongariro National Park.   More ▶︎
Ngauruhoe.

Ngauruhoe.

Photograph. By matthew Created 21 January 200221 January 2002.
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Blue Lake, Mount Tongariro

Blue Lake, Mount Tongariro

Photograph. By matthew Updated 3 January 20063 January 2006.
This lake occupies a crater next to the popular Tongariro Crossing track.   More ▶︎
Sunset at Ketetahi Hut

Sunset at Ketetahi Hut

Photograph. By matthew Updated 10 July 201710 July 2017.
Earth's shadow rises on the sky beyond Lake Taupō.   More ▶︎
Lake Taupo from Ketetahi Hut at sunset.

Lake Taupo from Ketetahi Hut at sunset.

Photograph. By matthew Created 21 January 200221 January 2002.
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The steep climb out of the head of the Mangatepopo Valley.

The steep climb out of the head of the Mangatepopo Valley.

Photograph. By matthew Created 21 January 200221 January 2002.
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Steam over the Ketetahi Springs, sunset.

Steam over the Ketetahi Springs, sunset.

Photograph. By matthew Created 21 January 200221 January 2002.
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Oturere Valley.

Oturere Valley.

Photograph. By matthew Created 21 January 200221 January 2002.
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Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Red Crater

Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Red Crater

Photograph. By matthew Updated 15 October 200715 October 2007.
These volcanoes and vents line up along the axis of the Taupo Volcanic Zone, a line of geothermal activity leading north to White Island and on to a series of undersea vents.   More ▶︎
Emerald Lakes.

Emerald Lakes.

Photograph. By matthew Created 21 January 200221 January 2002.
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The rich ash colours of Red Crater surround a dramatic, hollow dike.

The rich ash colours of Red Crater surround a dramatic, hollow dike.

Photograph. By matthew Created 21 January 200221 January 2002.
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Ketetahi Sunset

Ketetahi Sunset

Photograph. By tnpwarden Created 1 April 20021 April 2002.
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View from Tongariro Summit

View from Tongariro Summit

Photograph. By tnpwarden Created 1 March 20021 March 2002.
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Mangatepopo Sunset

Mangatepopo Sunset

Photograph. By tnpwarden Created 1 December 20011 December 2001.
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Ngauruhoe from Mangatepopo Ridge

Ngauruhoe from Mangatepopo Ridge

Photograph. By tnpwarden Created 1 December 20011 December 2001.
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Lower Emerald Lake to Red Crater, Tongariro Crossing in winter

Lower Emerald Lake to Red Crater, Tongariro Crossing in winter

Photograph. By haydockds Created 1 August 20031 August 2003.
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Just off summit in Strong Wind, Tongariro Crossing in winter

Just off summit in Strong Wind, Tongariro Crossing in winter

Photograph. By haydockds Created 1 August 20031 August 2003.
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Climbing Red Craterr, Tongariro Crossing in winter

Climbing Red Craterr, Tongariro Crossing in winter

Photograph. By haydockds Created 1 August 20031 August 2003.
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Ascending Red Crater, Tongariro Crossing in winter

Ascending Red Crater, Tongariro Crossing in winter

Photograph. By haydockds Created 1 August 20031 August 2003.
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Ngauruhoe and Red Crater

Ngauruhoe and Red Crater

Photograph. By matthew Created 26 June 200626 June 2006.
A view from the Tongariro Crossing. the tall cone of Ngauruhoe is actually an active vent on the much larger (but lower) Tongariro Volcano. Red Crater with its distinctive dyke is also part of Tongariro.   More ▶︎
New Track to Mangatepopo Saddle

New Track to Mangatepopo Saddle

GPX file. By pmcke Updated 6 October 20086 October 2008.
Regular trampers into the Mangatepopo Valley may be interested in the route of the new, highly engineered track from the Mangatepopo Valley up to the Saddle.   More ▶︎
Emerald Lake - Winter

Emerald Lake - Winter

Photograph. By Briar Created 4 March 20104 March 2010.
The lower Emerald Lake in its winter coat - taken June 2009. The track from Oturere Hut joins the Tongariro Crossing at the pole visible above the lake.   More ▶︎