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Walk New Zealand's Tongariro Crossing

Trip Type:

5 Days
| 1 - 14 People

Starts From:

NZD $2,735.00 /Person
Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on this this five-day adventure through New Zealand. Visit a local marae (Maori meeting house) for a powhiri (formal …
Walk New Zealand's Tongariro Crossing

Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on this this five-day adventure through New Zealand. Visit a local marae (Maori meeting house) for a powhiri (formal welcome), explore New Zealand’s oldest national park and UNESCO World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park, and relax in the Ohakune wood-fired hot tubs at the foothills of Mt Ruapehu. Learn about the Bridge to Nowhere, significance to World War I servicemen and their families on a short hike, catch the Sky Waka Gondola to the Whakapapa Ski fields for panoramic views and maybe see the Waitomo Caves passageways illuminated by thousands of glow worms in your free time.

Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland / Taumarunui / Tongariro

Day 2: Tongariro Crossing / Tongariro

Day 3: Mt Ruapehu / Ohakune / Tongariro

Day 4: Whanganui River / Tongariro

Day 5: Waitomo / Auckland

Trip Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Walking, Private vehicle, Jet boat

Accomodation

Hotel (4 nights)

Included Activities

  • Taumarunui - Morero Marae Visit
  • Taumarunui - Bushwalk
  • Tongariro National Park - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Hike
  • Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Ride & Hike
  • Mt Ruapehu - Taranaki Falls Hike
  • Whanganui River - Visit to Bridge to Nowhere
  • Whanganui River - Jet Boat Ride
  • Waitomo - Ruakuri Bush Walk
Trip Highlights
  • Hike the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing and see the volcanic peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu. You’ll be immersed in New Zealand’s natural forest scenery while you learn about the region’s rich history.
  • Get a bird's eye view of Tongariro National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site and New Zealand's oldest national park! Catch the Sky Waka Gondola (the country's longest gondola) to the Whakapapa Ski fields for epic views.
  • Soak in the Ohakune wood-fired hot tubs at the foothills of Mt Ruapehu or take a short walk through mountain beaches and kaikawaka forest to Waitonga Falls during your free time.
  • Journey along the beautiful Whanganui River on a jetboat. After, take a short hike to the Bridge to Nowhere and learn about the history of this region and its significance to World War I servicemen and their families.
  • Stop in at Morero Marae on the way to Tongariro National Park. Visit the Maori meeting house in Taumarunui for a powhiri (formal welcome) and a korero (conversation), then set off on a short bushwalk with your local leader and learn more about the region.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: PHXB
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Auckland, New Zealand
Trip Ends: Auckland, New Zealand
Countries Visited: New Zealand

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Destination Details

New Zealand
| 5 Days
| 1 - 14 People