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January 15, 2020 17 Comments

The Tongariro Northern Circuit is one of New Zealand's most popular walks in the North Island. The circuit which is over 3-4 days takes you through some of the most amazing landscapes, from the emerald lakes to rocky deserts and native New Zealand bush.

Start your packing list! Organise your meals for your trip well in advance.

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Day 1: Whakapapa Village to Mangatepopo Hut
4 hours, 9.4 km

Mount Ngauruhoe on the right
Pukekaikiore (One of Tongariro’s steam vent)

Day 2: Mangatepopo Hut to Oturere Hut
5 hours,12 km

Climb up Te Arawhata
Red Crater
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Emerald Lakes (Ngā Rotopounamu)
Side trip (30-minute return) - Blue Lake
Oturere valley

Day 3: Oturere Hut to Waihohonu Hut
3 hours, 8.1km

Waihohonu Stream
Base of Mount Ngauruhoe

Day 4: Waihohonu Hut to Whakapapa Village
5 hours 45 min, 15.4km

Mount Ngauruhoe on your right
Mount Ruapehu on your left
Tama lakes (Ngā Puna a Tama)
Taranaki Falls
Whakapapa Village

Book the shuttle to and from the track
One way shuttles to the Mangatepopo car park, Whakapapa Village and back to National Park Village. $20 one way. Click here

For more tips read reviews of this journey on TripAdvisor
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