Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Mt Ruapehu peeking above the rolling tussock mounds at the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Central Crater in Summer View of Mount Ngauruhoe from Red Crater on Mt Tongariro The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park is a tramping track in New Zealand, and is among the most popular day hikes in the country. The Tongariro National Park is a World Heritage site which has the distinction of dual status, as it has been acknowledged for both its natural and cultural significance. The crossing passes over the volcanic terrain of the multi-cratered active volcano Mount Tongariro, passing the eastern base of Mount Ngauruhoe which can optionally be climbed as a side trip. The full distance of the track is usually .