Tongariro Northern Circuit
Tongariro National Park, Tongariro National Park World Heritage Area
- 3 – 4 days loop track
- Easy/medium
- Bookings required
Actually a circuit of Mt Ngauruhoe, this track passes close to the summit of Tongariro in a spectacular, active volcanic landscape of crater lakes, lava flows, and hot springs. A side-trip leads to the summit of Ngauruhoe.
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24 members checked in
Walking time
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3 – 4 days
16 hr
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Distance
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43.1km |
Type
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Loop track
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Grade
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Easy/medium |
Bookings
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Bookings required
Required
Bookings are required for huts and campsites during the peak season (late October to end April). Details here: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/central-north-island/turangi-taupo/tongariro-northern-circuit/plan-and-prepare/fees
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Starts
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Ngauruhoe Place, Whakapapa Village. (various other access points). |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BH34
NZTopo50-BJ35 NZTopo50-BH35 |
Link
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www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/central-north-island/turangi-taupo/tongariro-northern-circuit/http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/central-north-island/turangi-taupo/tongariro-northern-circuit/ |
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