# Tongariro Alpine Crossing

> A 19.4 km one-way day walk across a volcanic landscape between Mangatepopo and Ketetahi, past Red Crater and the Emerald Lakes. Expect seven to eight hours.

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A 19.4 km one-way day walk across a volcanic landscape between Mangatepopo and Ketetahi, past Red Crater and the Emerald Lakes. Expect seven to eight hours. Weather changes fast, so check the DOC forecast and book a shuttle, since parking at the start is restricted.

- **Nearest town:** National Park, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -39.1991, 175.5775
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Tongariro National Park, Whakapapa and Ōhakune in two days](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-tongariro-ruapehu/)

## Nearby

- [Whakapapa Holiday Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-whakapapa-holiday-park/) – 2 km
- [Whakapapa Village and Visitor Centre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-whakapapa-village/) – 2 km
- [Chateau Tongariro Hotel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-chateau-tongariro/) – 2 km
- [Taranaki Falls Track](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-taranaki-falls/) – 3 km

## FAQs

### Where is Tongariro Alpine Crossing?

Tongariro Alpine Crossing is in National Park, New Zealand, at GPS -39.1991, 175.5775.

### Which road trips pass Tongariro Alpine Crossing?

Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tongariro National Park, Whakapapa and Ōhakune in two days.

### What is there to see near Tongariro Alpine Crossing?

Places worth a stop nearby: Whakapapa Holiday Park (2 km), Whakapapa Village and Visitor Centre (2 km), Chateau Tongariro Hotel (2 km) and Taranaki Falls Track (3 km).

### When is the best time to visit Tongariro Alpine Crossing?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)