Tongariro Northern Circuit
✓ Verificada contra la agencia · DOC43.1 km volcanic circuit around the Tongariro complex. Day 2 follows the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing (19.4 km) past Red Crater, the Emerald Lakes, and alongside Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom). Active volcanic zone — Te Maari erupted in 2012. The first national park in the world established through an indigenous gift (1887).
Distancia
33.1 km
Elevación máx.
1,886m (Red Crater)
Duración
3–4 days
Clasificación de seguridad
DificultadMulti-day trek
GuíaNo guide needed
EquipoNo technical gear
OficialSí
MantenidaSí
Temporada
Great Walk season 23 Oct–30 Apr; DOC lists it temporarily not operating as a Great Walk during the Oturere Hut rebuild, resuming 2026/27 — verify at booking. Off-season (1 May–22 Oct) it is an alpine crossing needing ice axe, crampons and avalanche gear; avalanches possible Jul–Oct.
Peligros
- ▲active volcanic hazard zones
- ▲severe wind-chill
- ▲avalanche (Jul–Oct)
- ▲exposed alpine terrain
- ▲cold
Independent booked-hut Great Walk through active volcanic terrain; confirm 2026/27 reopening before booking.