Located in the Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO Dual World Heritage site, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is New Zealand’s best one-day walk. This 20.4km trek takes around 7-8 hours to complete and crosses a spectacular landscape of lava flows, steaming vents and crater lakes, mountain springs and brightly coloured emerald lakes. The track leads up to the saddle between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro. Shaped by volcanic and glacial activity over the last 275,000 years, the crossing offers a unique experience, found nowhere else in New Zealand. Summer is the best time to see the vivid colours and textures of this mineral rich environment. Winter provides the opportunity to experience a pristine snow-covered landscape. No outdoor experience is necessary and all training is given on the day for a fantastic alpine experience.

Timings

Tour starts and finishes at the Adrift Tongariro Base 53 Carroll St, National Park Village. Summer (1 October - 31 March), Winter (1 April - 30 September) Summer Meet at the Adrift Tongariro Base: 8:00am Return: 5:30pm Winter Meet at the Adrift Tongariro Base: 7:00am Return: 5:30pm We endeavor to remove the risk of clients not having adequate clothing and equipment for the conditions. To achieve this, we request clients to meet at the Adrift Tongariro base to improve both safety and service as this is outfitted with all equipment and clothing needs for the conditions of the day.

Highlights:

• Mt. Ngauruhoe
• Mt. Tongariro
• Emerald lakes
• Blue Lake
• Red Crater
• Lava flows
• Mountain springs

Included:

• **Guide/s**
• **Transport.** Between the start and end of the tour and the Adrift Tongariro base included.
• **All winter equipment.** Crampons and ice axes if required for winter conditions.
• **$60 clothing and footwear hire allowance.**

Not Included:

•  **Accommodation transfers** available as an optional extra and additional cost from Taupo CBD, Turangi, Whakapapa Village.
• **Lunch** is available as an optional extra and additional cost.

What to Bring: **Summer**

• Water (1.5-2 litres)
• Own lunch
• Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc)
• Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• Backpack per person
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Walking trousers
• 1 light top and 2 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers)
• Waterproof raincoat

• Water (1-1.5 litres)
• Own lunch
• Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc)
• Sunscreen, sunglasses
• Backpack per person
• Hiking boots
• Thermal longs and/or walking trousers & over-trousers
• 3 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers)
• Waterproof raincoat
• Warm hat and gloves