Tongariro Alpine Crossing
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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a renowned day hike in New Zealand that traverses dramatic volcanic landscapes, colorful crater lakes, and rugged alpine terrain.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
day hike
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hiking trail → |
| accessPoints |
Ketetahi Road end
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Mangatepopo Road end → |
| approximateLength |
19.4 km
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about 12 miles → |
| country |
New Zealand
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| difficulty |
challenging
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| features |
crater lakes
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craters → emerald-colored lakes → lava flows → rugged alpine terrain → scree slopes → steam vents → |
| hasUNESCOWorldHeritageSite |
Tongariro National Park
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| hazards |
active volcanic area
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| highestPoint |
Red Crater
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| highestPointElevation |
approximately 1886 m
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| locatedIn |
Manawatū-Whanganui Region
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North Island → Taupō Volcanic Zone → Tongariro National Park → Waikato Region → |
| managedBy |
New Zealand Department of Conservation
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| notableViewpoints |
Blue Lake
NERFINISHED
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Emerald Lakes → Red Crater → |
| partOf |
Tongariro Northern Circuit
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| passesNear |
Mount Ngauruhoe
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Mount Tongariro → |
| popularFor |
day hiking
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photography → scenic volcanic landscapes → |
| regulations |
subject to volcanic risk warnings and closures
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| requires |
adequate food and water
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good fitness level → suitable alpine clothing → transport logistics between trailheads → |
| safetyConcerns |
exposure to cold
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rapidly changing weather → steep and loose terrain → strong winds → |
| seasonalConsiderations |
can be hazardous in winter conditions
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| terrainType |
alpine
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volcanic → |
| trailUse |
hiking
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| typicalDuration |
6–8 hours
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Mount Tongariro
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associatedTrail |
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Tongariro National Park
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containsFamousTrail |