Tongariro Crossing

Tongariro crossin is a world famous day hike which leads you between the stunning views of Mt. Tongariro and Mt. Ngauruhoe. The 19,4km hike takes usually 6-8 hours, but if you decide to take some extra hikes, you can spend a whole day at Tongariro Crossing.

I was super lucky with the weather on the day I did my crossing. Sometimes weather conditions are at the crossing are so rough that it is better not to do it, but I just enjoyed sun and light winds the whole day. In the morning I saw something extraordinary and unusual: The summit of Mount Taranaki was clearly visible in the horizon above the clouds. According to the local people, this phenomena happens very seldom.

Starting the hike from Mangatepopo car park

In the horizon you can see Mount taranaki which is 136km to West from Tongariro. Apparently this kind of view is available very seldom!

Mt. Ngauruhoe, 2291m

At the summit of Mt. Ngauruhoe

The Red Crater

The Blue Lakes