Overview
With an exclusive guide leading the way, set off on an exhilarating exclusive Tongariro Alpine Crossing Day Walk stretching for 19 kms. from Mangatepopo to Ketetahi in New Zealand. All year-round, we guide the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and are fortunate that every day Mother Nature grants us an enjoyable and safe passage.
Experience an intimate, informative and customised exclusive guided trip you will never forget, the kind that we ourselves would like to have. We keep the group size small, the trip tailored to everyone’s fitness level, and our guides well-equipped to deal with every “behind the scenes” detail to ensure you have nothing but a great time. Your guide’s knowledge and experience will come in handy when assessing the track and weather conditions, timing your personalised transport pick-up from Ketetahi, and steering you away from areas exposed to the elements or thronged with hikers to put you in the best possible position to enjoy to the fullest your Tongariro experience.
Fitness and Experience
Tour Grading: C
A reasonably good level of fitness is required. If you are concerned about your fitness please let your guide know before commencing the walk, as there are options we may be able to offer if your concerns come to fruition. Walking time is about 7 hours including stops. No alpine experience is required.
Details
Difficulty: 3
Start: National Park (7-8am)
Finish: National Park (about 5:30pm)
Includes:
- Exclusive guide/s
- return transfers from National Park office
- lunch
- all equipment required
- footwear and clothing to supplement that which you don’t have and need
Overview
With an exclusive guide leading the way, set off on an exhilarating exclusive Tongariro Alpine Crossing Day Walk stretching for 19 kms. from Mangatepopo to Ketetahi in New Zealand. All year-round, we guide the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and are fortunate that every day Mother Nature grants us an enjoyable and safe passage.
Experience an intimate, informative and customised exclusive guided trip you will never forget, the kind that we ourselves would like to have. We keep the group size small, the trip tailored to everyone’s fitness level, and our guides well-equipped to deal with every “behind the scenes” detail to ensure you have nothing but a great time. Your guide’s knowledge and experience will come in handy when assessing the track and weather conditions, timing your personalised transport pick-up from Ketetahi, and steering you away from areas exposed to the elements or thronged with hikers to put you in the best possible position to enjoy to the fullest your Tongariro experience.
Fitness and Experience
Tour Grading: C
A reasonably good level of fitness is required. If you are concerned about your fitness please let your guide know before commencing the walk, as there are options we may be able to offer if your concerns come to fruition. Walking time is about 7 hours including stops. No alpine experience is required.
Transfers: Pick up / Drop off
Tour starts and finishes at the National Park Base.
Summer
- National Park Base: Pick up 8:00am / Drop off 5:30pm
- Whakapapa Village: Pick up 8:30am / Drop off 5:30pm
- Turangi: Pick up 7:15am / Drop off 5:45pm
- Ohakune: Pick up 7:30am / Drop off 6:00pm
- Taupo CBD: Pick up 6:30am / Drop off 6:30pm
Winter
- National Park Base: Pick up 7:00am / Drop off 5:30pm
- Turangi: Pick up 6:40am / Drop off 6:00pm
- Taupo CBD: Pick up 6:00am / Drop off 6:30pm
All times are approximate
Summer 1 October - 30 April, Winter 1 May - 30 September
Return transfers from the National Park base (53 Carroll St, National Park Village) are included in the price.
All other transfers an additional charge applies.
We do not offer Whakapapa Village and Ohakune transfers in winter.
All transfers require a minimum of 2 people.
Gear List
Summer
Water (1-2 litres), 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.
Winter
Water (1-1.5 litres), 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.
Gear For Hire
Our National Park base has available for hire equipment, footwear and clothing to supplement that which you don’t have and need including boots, socks, thermal longs, fleece longs, waterproof pants, thermal tops, fleece tops, waterproof tops, warm gloves, warm hats, sun hats, sunglasses, backpacks, walking poles and sleeping bags and liners.
Transfers: Pick up / Drop off
Tour starts and finishes at the National Park Base.
Summer
- National Park Base: Pick up 8:00am / Drop off 5:30pm
- Whakapapa Village: Pick up 8:30am / Drop off 5:30pm
- Turangi: Pick up 7:15am / Drop off 5:45pm
- Ohakune: Pick up 7:30am / Drop off 6:00pm
- Taupo CBD: Pick up 6:30am / Drop off 6:30pm
Winter
- National Park Base: Pick up 7:00am / Drop off 5:30pm
- Turangi: Pick up 6:40am / Drop off 6:00pm
- Taupo CBD: Pick up 6:00am / Drop off 6:30pm
All times are approximate
Summer 1 October - 30 April, Winter 1 May - 30 September
Return transfers from the National Park base (53 Carroll St, National Park Village) are included in the price.
All other transfers an additional charge applies.
We do not offer Whakapapa Village and Ohakune transfers in winter.
All transfers require a minimum of 2 people.
Gear List
Summer
Water (1-2 litres), 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.
Winter
Water (1-1.5 litres), 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.
Gear For Hire
Our National Park base has available for hire equipment, footwear and clothing to supplement that which you don’t have and need including boots, socks, thermal longs, fleece longs, waterproof pants, thermal tops, fleece tops, waterproof tops, warm gloves, warm hats, sun hats, sunglasses, backpacks, walking poles and sleeping bags and liners.