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Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Blue Lake

Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Blue Lake

Hard

New Zealand > Manawatū-Whanganui

World-class trail

Length

20km

Duration

7h30min

Elev gain

926m


This is a glorious hike up to the Blue Lake in the Tongariro National Park. Starting by Mangetepopo road, this trail is long and difficult, with a progressive climb and a few narrow passages with rocks. The views on the way and at the top are spectacular. The mountains vary from red to yellow and ochre rocks, and the emerald lake triad at the summit is simply mesmerising.


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Map and elevation

Elevation

19.6km 1114m

Uphill

926m

Highest point

1842m

Downhill

926m

Lowest point

1114m

Route type

There and back

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Getting there

Mangatepopo Car Park at the beginning of the trail.

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