Trek for 19 km along one of New Zealand’s best one-day routes. Follow a track which leads to the saddle between Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro. Discover incredible volcanic landscapes, emerald lakes, and craters as you explore New Zealand's beautiful bush.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English
Experience
- Embark on a guided hike over the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- See volcanic terrain, emerald lakes, and stunning red craters
- Explore the beautiful New Zealand native bush
- Guide/s
- Transport between the Adrift Tongariro base and the activity
- Lunch (included until 31 March 2021 but is available as an additional item to purchase from 1 April 2021 onwards)
- Crampons and ice axes (if required for winter conditions)
- 40 of clothing and footwear hire (boots $20, clothing $10 per item)
- Hotel pick up
- Return transfers from Taupo CBD, Turangi, Whakapapa Village, and Ohakune in summer (available at a surcharge)
- Children under 12 years
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Prepare for the activity
Adrift Tongariro Base and Shop, 53 Carroll St, National Park 3948, New Zealand
Open in Google Maps ⟶What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Hiking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Gloves
- Personal medication
- Warm clothing
- Rain gear
Know before you go
- Reasonable fitness level is required; if you are concerned about your fitness, let your guide know before commencing the walk, as there are options they can discuss with you
- Walking time is about 7 hours including stops
- No alpine experience is required
- Summer: please bring 1-2 litres of water, medication, sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack, hiking boots/shoes, walking trousers, 1 light top and 2 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, softshell etc. are good layers), waterproof raincoat
- Winter: please bring 1-2 litres of water, medication, sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack, hiking boots, thermal longs and/or walking trousers & over-trousers, 3 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, softshell etc. are good layers), waterproof raincoat, warm hat, and gloves
- Personal equipment footwear and clothing can be hired at Adrift Tongariro