Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Adventure by day.
Warmth by night.
The Crossing
One of New Zealand's greatest walks.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is rated one of the best one-day walks in the world. Volcanic craters, emerald lakes, ancient lava flows, and sweeping views across the Central Plateau, across 19 kilometres of raw New Zealand wilderness.
We are perfectly positioned, just 30 minutes from the trailhead, quiet enough to sleep properly the night before, and set up to send you off early and recover you afterwards.
Your Crossing Day
We handle the logistics.
You focus on the mountain
5:30am
Early Breakfast
Hot breakfast ready from 5:30am, with packed lunches available on request.
6:30am
To the Trailhead
The Mangatepopo trailhead is about 30 minutes away. Self-drive, or arrange a local trailhead shuttle.
7:00am
Trailhead Start
Begin the crossing. Around 19km and 6 to 8 hours of volcanic alpine terrain.
~3:00pm
Ketetahi End
Finish at the Ketetahi car park, on the northern side of the mountain.
4:30pm
Back at the Motel
Hot shower, warm fire, cold beer. You've earned it. Dinner from 6pm.