Start
OSM map layer · LineString
-39.18, 175.62 · rel 173345
-39.18, 175.62 · rel 173345
GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit
A 44,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Manawatu-Wanganui.
Loop walk
start = finish · Manawatu-Wanganui
44,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
32
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
1× summit
1× Water
1× Attraction
Devil's Staircase
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Edge of Lava Flow
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Red Crater
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Emerald Lakes
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Soda Springs
Water ·
261 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Whakapapa Nature Walk
Attraction ·
495 m off route
44,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit is 44.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit takes approximately 11h 1min to complete.
Yes, GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit starts near coordinates -39.1977, 175.546.
GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.
Yes, GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.