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Tongariro Crossing

Tongariro National Park, Tongariro Mountain, New Zealand

Featured Review : In the previous part, I had reached the top point of the crossing. Now for going back down again...From the Red Crater, there are apparently some stunning views of the Emerald Lakes. But sadly the view I had was of mist ...See Full Review

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Tongariro Crossing Reviews

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The fastest way from Hobbiton to Mount Doom part 3

  • 5 out of 5 stars by beckyX from Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • September 2, 2010
The fastest way from Hobbiton to Mount Doom part 3
Quote: In the previous part, I had reached the top point of the crossing. Now for going back down again...From the Red Crater, there are apparently some stunning views of the Emerald Lakes. But sadly the view I had was of mist and more mist. The path this... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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The fastest way from Hobbiton to Mount Doom part 2

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The fastest way from Hobbiton to Mount Doom part 2
Quote: On the day of my hike, I woke up bright and early for my 5.40am pickup, threw some clothes on and waited in the pitch black outside of the hostel for my lift. This turned out to be a bit longer than expected due to the first bus leaving ten minutes... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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The fastest way from Hobbiton to Mount Doom part 1

  • 5 out of 5 stars by beckyX from Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • September 2, 2010
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Quote: The Tongariro Alpine crossing is billed as New Zealand's best one day hike. It passes between two important andesitic volcanoes, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe and covers 19.4km in length between Mangatepopo to the west of the mountains and Ketetahi Road... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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Tongariro Expeditions

  • 5 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 30, 2006
Tongariro Expeditions
Quote: Most people doing the Tongariro Crossing stay in Taupo. There is a much smaller town, Turangi, that is much closer to the Tongariro National Park, but from my research, the only thing I found to do there was the Tongariro Crossing, and the same tour... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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Tongariro Crossing--Ketetahi Hut to the End

  • 5 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 30, 2006
Tongariro Crossing--Ketetahi Hut to the End
Quote: This review is a continuation of Tongariro Crossing, Emerald Lakes to Ketetahi Hut.I was in front of our little group now, so I felt motivated to go faster. Mistake. I caught a rock under my foot in a bad position, and it bent my toe farther than it... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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Tongariro Crossing--Emerald Lakes to Ketetahi Hut

  • 5 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 30, 2006
Tongariro Crossing--Emerald Lakes to Ketetahi Hut
Quote: This review is a continuation of Tongariro Crossing—South Crater to Red Crater.Finally at the bottom, with out much bodily injury, and my toe surprisingly still in one piece, although slightly aching by this point, we stopped but quickly moved on... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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Tongariro Crossing--South Crater to Red Crater

  • 5 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 30, 2006
Tongariro Crossing--South Crater to Red Crater
Quote: This review is a continuation of Tongariro Crossing—the Devil’s Staircase. As we sat, wheezing, we stared at the people attempting to scale Ngaruhoe. They seemed to be going almost vertical and very slowly. And we thought there was no track up the... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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Tongariro Crossing--the Devil's Staircase

  • 5 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 30, 2006
Tongariro Crossing--the Devil's Staircase
Quote: This review is a continuation of Tongariro Crossing—start to Soda Springs.Mount Ngauruhoe did look spectacular though, completely framed by blindingly blue skies; it was much more peaceful than the lava-spewing cone of the movies. Mount Ruapehu,... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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Tongariro Crossing--Start to Soda Springs

  • 5 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 30, 2006
Tongariro Crossing--Start to Soda Springs
Quote: The Tongariro Crossing was definitely an experience; given enough blister bandaids and plenty of rest time afterwards, I would gladly do it again.My crossing experience was slightly different to most others on the track that day. This was mainly... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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Tongariro Crossing
Quote: Dood! I can't even begin to describe how unique and mesmerizing the scenery was. I almost feel guilty putting up pictures because I don't want to ruin the surprise. Seriously, when I got to the top of the first part of the walk, all I could say was... Read the full Tongariro Crossing review

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