Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Manawatū-Whanganui · New Zealand

Distance19.1 km (11.9 mi)all 2 sections

Climb864 m (2,835 ft)1,245 m (4,085 ft) down

High point1,858 m (6,096 ft)lowest 759 m (2,490 ft)

DOC's timeNov-Apr: 7-8 hr | May-Oct: 9 hras DOC publishes it

GradeIntermediate, ExpertDOC

This track is mapped in 2 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Orange: huts. Blue: campsites.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

Trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts. From May to October, alpine skills are essential for this track – it's best to go with a guide.

Huts on or near the track

Mangatepopo Hut (1187 m, bookable)

Campsites

Mangatepopo Campsite (1186 m)

Tongariro Alpine Crossing on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.