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OSM map layer · LineString
-39.12, 175.64 · rel 104369
-39.12, 175.64 · rel 104369
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
19,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Manawatu-Wanganui · -39.12°N ·
175.64°E
19,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
22
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 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
1× summit
1× Water
Devil's Staircase
viewpoint ·
on the route
19,7 km
100%
Blue Lake
viewpoint ·
on the route
19,7 km
100%
Red Crater
summit ·
on the route
19,7 km
100%
Emerald Lakes
viewpoint ·
on the route
19,7 km
100%
Soda Springs
Water ·
261 m off route
19,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit
GW02
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - c Tongariro Alpine Crossing
TA04c
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - d Mangatepopo to National Park
TA04d
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - b 42 Traverse
TA04b
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is 19.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tongariro Alpine Crossing takes approximately 4h 54min to complete.
No, Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing starts near coordinates -39.1445, 175.581.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.