Tongariro Alpine Crossing
DOC Track · Central North Island · Intermediate

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Located in Tongariro National Park

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.

Landmarks along this walk

  • Lake Emerald Lakes 0 km
  • Lake Blue Lake 0.3 km
  • Lake Sulphur Lagoon 1.6 km
  • Hill Rotopaunga say: roh-toh-pah-oo-ngah 0.7 km
  • Hill Karewarewa say: kah-reh-wah-reh-wah 0.8 km
  • Hill Pukeonake say: poo-keh-oh-nah-keh 1.1 km
  • Hill Mount Tongariro say: toh-ngah-ree-roh 1.2 km
  • Hill Te Mari say: mah-ree 1.3 km

Named features from the NZ Place Names gazetteer · CC BY 4.0 LINZ. Te reo pronunciation is an approximate guide.