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

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Mount Tongariro
associatedTrail
Tongariro National Park
containsFamousTrail

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