- Distance19.4 km
- Time6-8 hours
- UNESCO1990/1993
- SeasonNov-Apr without alpine gear
- DestinationNew Zealand
Often called the best one-day hike in New Zealand, the crossing passes Mount Ngauruhoe and the Red Crater. Book a shuttle, start early and check the weather: conditions change quickly. Tongariro was the world's first dual World Heritage Site for both natural and cultural values.
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Location
Coordinates: -39.1350, 175.6500 · Open in Google Maps
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