Tongariro alpine crossing map tongariro expeditions. Things to do in tongariro national park, manawatuwanganui region. Even before you arrive in tongariro national park its three mighty volcanoes ruapehu, ngauruhoe and tongariro steal your breath from the horizon. Doc hut mattresses are covered in the second noisiest material possible. All you need to know about the tongariro alpine crossing. Tongariro national park map central north island, new. Suchst du eine neue route im tongariro national park. Tongariro national park is greatly affected by the mountain ranges that litter the interior of the north island. Tongariro national park, in the central north island of new zealand, contains the three active volcanoes of mount ruapehu the islands highest peak, mount tongariro and mount ngauruhoe. Best of tongariro national park, new zealand tourism. Tongariro national park was the fourth national park established in the world. National park trust partnered with the trust for public land and national park foundation in 1993 to help purchase the historic home of jacob chamberlain, a participant in the 1848 first womens rights convention in seneca falls, and a signer of the declaration of sentiments at that convention.
Tongariro alpine crossing a once in a lifetime experience exauckland. Rome2rio makes travelling from taumarunui to tongariro national park easy. This is the camp ground to base yourself at if you are undertaking the tongariro crossing the start of which is about a 10 minute drive. This status recognises the parks important maori cultural and spiritual. The track the track tongiriro alpine crossing must haves be prepared for changes in the weather nz environmental care code mangatepopo road end to soda springs soda springs to south crater south crater to red crater red crater to blue lake blue lake to ketetahi shelter ketetahi shelter to ketetahi car park. Mt ruapehu 2797m is the north islands highest mountain and one of the worlds most active volcanoes. Find all the transport options for your trip from taumarunui to tongariro national park right here. Tongariro alpine crossing national park tongariro crossing. There is sport and trad climbing in summer or winter for the brave.
It begins and ends at different points and transport must be arranged. The closest city to the park is taupo, but its easily accessible by road or rail from other parts of the north island. Tongariro national park, in the central north island of new zealand, contains the three active volcanoes of mount ruapehu, mount tongariro and mount ngauruhoe. Tongariro northern circuit, national park, manawatu. This status recognises the park s important maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features. Tongariro alpine crossing map and fact sheets tongariro crossing. Top things to do in tongariro national park lonely planet.
While the mountains have been protected, and are recognised as a world heritage site, the mana whenua feel the tongariro national park act 1894 has not adequately recognised the intent of horonukus tuku as an expression to share the ownership and. Best trails in tongariro national park manawatuwanganui, new. The 15 best things to do in tongariro national park. The 10 best tongariro national park hiking trails with. Tongariro became new zealands first national park in 1887. Walks in and around tongariro national park department of. The climbing tends to be more adventurous due to its mountain environment. Tongariro national park is one of only a few sites around the world with dual world. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. This is a full day selfguided hike that traverses the tongariro national park from the extreme eastern boundary to the heart of the park at whakapapa village passing between the peaks of mt ngauruahoe mt doom and mt ruapehu. Just over one hundred years later, the park was awarded dual unesco world heritage status for both its cultural significance to the maori people, as well as its outstanding natural features.
With this tour, explore the tongariro passing as you would a wildly popular museum. Bunkrooms are often very noisy places during the night and it is usually difficult to get much sleep. The 10 best tongariro national park tours tripadvisor. New zealands national parks are worldrenowned for walking and hiking and their stunning scenery. Tongariro alpine crossing brochure tongariro crossing. Beste wege in tongariro national park manawatuwanganui. Tongariro track transport21 carroll streetnational parknorth islandnew. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in tongariro national park, new zealand on tripadvisor. Tongariro crossing shuttles tongariro alpine crossing.
Tongariro northern circuit great walk, 34 days whanganui river great walk, 35 days paddle round the mountain track 46 days te araroa trail length of new zealand mountain 2 sea multiday cycle trail short walks day hikes other ac. Map of tongariro national park hotels and attractions on. The tongariro national park sits right in the middle of new zealands north island. During summer and winter, tongariro national park offers spectacular views of all three volcanoes covered with either glistening white snow or deep red volcanic rock. The park was new zealands first national park and is a. Taumarunui to tongariro national park 3 ways to travel.
Edit this map tongariro national park map near tongariro national park, new zealand. There are plenty of ways to enjoy this beautiful dualheritage national park. It is one of the north islands most popular areas for day tramping, multiday tramping and snow sports. This is a full day selfguided hike that traverses the tongariro national park from the. Sue wilkins volcanic hazards mounts ngauruhoe and tongariro are active volcanoes. Tongariro northern circuit tongariro national park. Due to the insight of horonuku and his people, tongariro national park was the first national park in new zealand and the fifth in the world. The 10 best things to do in tongariro national park. Skip the line and book fun activities and tours with expedia. Walks in and around tongariro national park visit ruapehu. Tongariro national park map tongariro national park new.
Top places to visit in tongariro national park, new zealand. This status recognises the parks important maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features. Short walks day hikes other ac vi es mountain biking. Tongariro alpine crossing tongariro national park photo. It would be a wasted opportunity not to get closer, which is possible on the ski fields and during the otherworldly, daylong tongariro alpine crossing, as well as other walks to natural features you dont have to cover all 796 sq km of. This great walk is a loop that could be run in either direction but it is highly recommended to go clockwise so as to avoid having to climb up a huge scree field and avoid the disappointment of not getting to run down this instead. Tongariro national park is the oldest national park in new zealand, located in the central north island. Rome2rio makes travelling from taupo to tongariro national park easy. This can be done directly with commercial shuttle operators, through visitor information centres and some accommodation providers around the park. New zealands oldest national park and a dual world heritage site. Getting there walks in and department of conservation.
This department of conservation campsite is in tongariro national park. The 10 best things to do in tongariro national park 2020. While the mountains have been protected, and are recognised as a world heritage site, the mana whenua feel the tongariro national park act 1894 has. The great walks are new zealands premier walking tracks. Find your way around the tongariro national park area and national park, whakapapa and raurimu villages with these handy maps. Tongariro alpine crossing this is the biggie, this is what they talk about as one of the best one day walks in the world. For the more adventurous, there are plenty of first ascents to be had on trad lines around the summits. Taupo to tongariro national park 4 ways to travel via. Click here to view the tongariro alpine crossing map and detailed. Tongariro national park introduction the tongariro alpine crossing is an extending trek over steep volcanic terrain. The mountain ranges cause the moist airstreams that are forced over these mountains to become rain and snow, during the orographic effect.
This day takes in most of the sights of the tongariro alpine crossing day walk and has. The tongariro national park is rich in both cultural identity and dramatic, aweinspiring natural scenery. Its a popular camp ground for that reason, so get here early to make sure you get a campsite. Tongariro national park department of conservation. Tongariro northern circuit tongariro national park mangatepopo hut the east bunkroom. Find tickets for the best tourist attractions for the ultimate family vacation. Explore tourist attractions and things to do in tongariro national park today, this week or weekend. The tongariro alpine crossing track ventures between mt tongariro and mt ngauruhoe in the tongariro national park. Please find below a copy of the doc pdf files of the tongariro alpine crossing in english, french and german.
Tongariro alpine crossing map and fact sheets tongariro. Find all the transport options for your trip from taupo to tongariro national park right here. Take a hike through mordor of the lord of the rings. Camping new zealand mangahuia campground tongariro national park. Sleeping bags for some cruel and twisted reason are made out of the noisiest material possible. Trampers intending to trek the tongariro alpine crossing should check the current volcanic alert level of these volcanoes at a local department of conservation office or nz before starting out. One yearlong eruption began in march 1945, spreading lava over crater lake and sending clouds of ash as far as. To make the most of your visit you will need to take some form of transport and tongariro crossing shuttles tcs offer the most comprehensive shuttle services from national park village to the national park itself. Tongariro is new zealands oldest national park and a dual world heritage area. Tongariro national park has the drama and beauty of a natural cathedralthe maori believed that the parks three mountains were quarreling warriors. Tongariro national park was the first national park in new zealand and the fifth in the world.