GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit
About this route
GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit is a 44.2 km National Hiking hiking route.
At 44.2 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 9 hours and 50 minutes.
This route forms a near-complete loop: the start and finish are very close together, so you only need minimal transport to get back. It combines the convenience of a circular walk with a slightly varied return. The trail is officially waymarked as GW02, so look out for the trail markers along the way.
This route is part of the National Walking Network (NWN) — a flagship trail maintained to national standards, often following scenic or historically significant corridors.
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