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Tongariro Crossing
Tongariro National Park New Zealand
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Bayview Chateau Tongariro $202 4.0 mi 6.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Powderhorn Chateau Mount Ruapehu N/A 7.6 mi 12.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Ohakune Court Motel $75 13.6 mi 22.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
The Hobbit Motorlodge N/A 13.8 mi 22.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Tussock Grove Boutique Hotel N/A 14.1 mi 22.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Matterhorn Restaurant & Bar 7.7 mi 12.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Turoa Ski Lodge 12.9 mi 20.7 km 4 of 5 stars
The Fat Pigeon Garden Cafe 13.0 mi 20.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Rafting New Zealand 27.0 mi 43.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Mount Ruapehu 54.6 mi 87.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Taupo Bungy 55.1 mi 88.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Volcanic activity” Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
“Tongariro: A Volcanic Wonderland in New Zealand” inTravel Magazine
“Tongariro National Park” BootsNAll.com
“The Complete Guide To: New Zealand journeys” Independent.co.uk
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
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Attraction type: Hiking trail
Activities: Hiking, Walking
Address: Tongariro National Park
New Zealand

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“Tongariro is Tongariffic!!!”
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5 of 5 stars
4Weight 4 contributions
Calgary
Jun 2, 2009

At 5:00am on Thursday morning, the alarm clock beeped its way to life. Not that I really needed it on. I was so excited about the day ahead that I really couldn't sleep anyway. Today I was going to climb a volcano and trek across the Tongariro Crossing - one of New Zealand's "Great Walks" in the Tongariro National Park.... more

“Make sure you tramp in good weather...”
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4 of 5 stars
RKBow 50 contributions
Chicago, IL
Apr 11, 2009

We were told the Tongariro Crossing was the best one day hike in New Zealand, and I wish we could have experienced that! We did not use any tour groups and were definitely underprepared reading only reviews and information on-line. The hike is doable for a modestly fit person I would say, but it was disappointing because we were under... more

“Mountain Shuttle transportation Tongariro Crossing”
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1 of 5 stars
newzealandtrip 3 contributions
NEVADA
Mar 18, 2009

We booked this shuttle service out of the Information Center in Turangi. Mountain Shuttle promotes itself heavily on service. The shuttle picking us up was a heap. The brochure promotes rain gear, sun screen, rain gear rentals. No way. An old dirty box of dirty old boots was sitting next to the dirty old driver. There are two exit pick... more

“Tongariro Crossing is one of the best things to do in NZ!”
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5 of 5 stars
mt_lover 1 contribution
Auckland, New Zealand
Feb 16, 2009

Date: 3 March 2007 If you want to do adventures stuff while you are in North Island, you should do the Tongariro Crossing! It is 17 km long and takes about 7 – 9 hrs. You will need a good fitness as there are some steep places and a trekking pole will be very useful. The best to do this... more

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