Tongariro Northern Circuit

Manawatū-Whanganui · New Zealand

Distance39.6 km (24.6 mi)all 4 sections

Climb1,546 m (5,072 ft)1,218 m (3,996 ft) down

High point1,846 m (6,056 ft)lowest 1,075 m (3,527 ft)

DOC's time3-4 daysas DOC publishes it

GradeIntermediate, Advanced, ExpertDOC

This track is mapped in 4 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

Explore the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park, a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views. From May to late October, conditions can be challenging – only go if you have the skills.

Huts on or near the track

Waihohonu Hut (1100 m, bookable)
Mangatepopo Hut (1187 m, bookable)
Oturere Hut (1358 m, bookable)

Campsites

Mangatepopo Campsite (1186 m)
Waihohonu Campsite (1100 m)
Oturere Campsite (1358 m)

Tongariro Northern Circuit on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.