Tongariro Northern Circuit is one in all our prime 10 hikes on the planet.
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Our favorite multi-day tramp in our favorite mountain climbing area of the world — wonderful New Zealand.
AND our prime volcano hike worldwide.
by Jeff Pang
AT A GLANCE
one in all our prime 10 hikes on the planet
continuous very good mountain climbing
principally volcanic & desert environs
34+km (19+mi) relying on route
3-days, 2-nights minimal
choice to climb a volcano, or two
medium issue mountain climbing, with difficult sections
fantastic selection of surroundings
Dec – Mar finest months
most elevation Crimson Crater 1886m (6188ft)
very crowded on the Tongariro Crossing part
Learn extra on our Tongariro Northern Circuit data web page.