Tongariro Northern Circuit
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.
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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)
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
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