Hiking & Walking
Family-friendly Tours
Half-Day Tours
INCLUSIONS
- Guide/s
- Transport: Included between the start and end of the tour, as well as transport to and from the base.
- Winter Gear: Crampons and ice axes provided if needed for winter conditions.
- NZ$40 allowance for clothing and footwear hire.
- Transfers from Whakapapa Village available at an extra cost
GEAR LIST
- Water (1.5-2 litres)
- Personal medications (like asthma inhaler, blister protection, etc.)
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Backpack for each person
- Sturdy outdoor shoes
- Walking trousers
- 1 light top and 2 warm layers on top (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell, etc. are good options)
- Waterproof raincoat
Winter Additional Gear:
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Thermal longs and/or walking trousers with over-trousers
- 3 warm layers on top (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell, etc. are good choices)
- Warm hat and gloves
RECONFIRMATION
All customers are required to reconfirm between 10:00am – 5:00pm the day prior to trip date. Single bookings 3 days prior to establish if minimum numbers have been met.
AGE INFORMATION
- Children: 11 years & under must receive approval before joining the tour
CANCELLATION FEES & REFUNDS:
- 14 days or more before travel: Full refund**
- Within 14 days: No Refund
- Postponements within 14 days: Reschedule allowed within 12 months, subject to availability & approval. No refunds if subsequently cancelled.
- Insufficient group size: Options to pay extra, reschedule within a year, or get a refund**
- Weather-related cancellations: Safe alternative provided, or option to reschedule within a year, or receive a refund**
Note: **Refund excludes credit card, payment or booking fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.
Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*
In any adventure activity there is an element of risk involved. Examples in undertaking this activity are: hypothermia, slipping on ice and/or loose terrain, and volcanic eruptions to name some. The staff & management of Adrift Tongariro take all practical steps to manage, mitigate, and at times eliminate, exposure to potential danger. Clients must follow our instructions & use the safety equipment provided at all times. Adults accompanying any person under the age of 18 must ensure that the underage person follows our instructions at all times.
We reserve the right to withdraw any person who in our opinion is likely to endanger themselves or others. We also reserve the right to cancel the trip if we become concerned for any reason for your safety or that of another person.
You agree to release or indemnify Adrift Tongariro and our staff against any liability we incur to anyone else resulting from your failure to follow our instructions or the failure of any person accompanying you under the age of 18 to follow our instructions.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Mt Ruapehu: Environmental risks in undertaking this activity include but are not limited to:-Volcanic activity, avalanche activity, hyperthermia and slipping, all of which could result in injury. You are walking on an active volcano with Tongariro has a NZ Volcanic Alert Level of zero and Ruapehu an alert level of 1 both of which are deemed by the Department of Conservation as to be safe for Adrift to conduct commercial activities, however volcanoes can erupt at any time without notice.
A low 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 can discuss with you. Walking time is about 3.5 hours including stops and a stop at Soda Springs. The walk is 10 – 12 kms and our walking pace is about 3 kms per hour which is easily achievable for just about everyone. The gradients on this walk are easy and there are no steep inclines or declines. This walk is suitable for children however for children 0 – 12 years please call Adrift Tongariro for approval. No alpine experience is required.
- Water (1.5-2 litres)
- Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc)
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Backpack per person
- Outdoor shoes with grip
- 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
