How many sections is the Tongariro Alpine Crossing divided into?

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is divided into six main sections. Here is a breakdown of each section and the estimated time it takes to complete them:

• Mangatepopo Car Park to Soda Springs: This section takes approximately one and a half hours.
• Soda Springs to South Crater: Allow around one hour for this section.
• South Crater to Red Crater: It typically takes about one hour to traverse this part.
• Red Crater to Blue Lake: Allow approximately half an hour for this section.
• Blue Lake to Ketetahi Hut: This part takes around one hour to complete.
• Ketetahi Hut to Ketetahi Carpark: Allow around two hours to finish this final section.

In total, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 19.4-kilometer hike that typically takes 6 to 8 hours to complete. The trail ends at the Ketetahi Car Park, where you can retrieve your car and return to your accommodation.