Comments on: The Tongariro Alpine Crossing: New Zealand’s Best One-Day Hike https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/ Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:40:50 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-810764 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:14:51 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-810764 In reply to Ian.

Hi Ian,
Indeed, the last chunk of the hike was a bit tedious, and a luge would be right up NZ’s alley! Though that would surely attract even more hikers, and I’m not honestly sure the park/terrain can sustain it….

]]> By: Ian https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-810002 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:06:42 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-810002 One hour 45 minutes?!? My ghod, the level of fitness – and risk-taking down the scree – that must involve…

Took me eight hours, but that involved going wow at the scenery and taking loads of photos (icameisaw.co.uk/tongariro-alpine-crossing-aka-walking-past-mount-doom-march-2019/). I spent 50 minutes at the Emerald Lakes alone and would happily have spent more.

If only they could end it at Blue Lake instead of having the long, long, long walk down with the endless, endless stairs that involves. I’ve seen one suggestion that they should build a luge track, like the ones at Skyline Rotorua. That would be about the only thing that would make the route more amazing…

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-550668 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:14:14 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-550668 In reply to Mary.

Thanks for the tip, Mary! I’ll be sure to check that out next time I’m in the area.

]]> By: Mary https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-549916 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 02:18:10 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-549916 If you’re looking for a less crowded experience you should try the tramping tracks around Mt Taranaki.

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-361995 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:19:38 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-361995 In reply to Iska.

Hi Iska – That’s about the same time of year that I did the hike; the weather is unpredictable at that time of year, but I got lucky – the park was closed (due to snow!) the week before and the week after, but I got perfect weather.
Here’s hoping the weather is just as perfect for you!

]]> By: Iska https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-361901 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:00:48 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-361901 Hi, we are supposed to do it last week but Tongariro closed due to a cyclone! So disappointed and rescheduling is quite tricky. What time of the year did you go? We are thinking of trying it on the last week of April, the only time we could do.

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-361370 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:10:30 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-361370 In reply to Charli | Wanderlusters.

Hey Charli,
You’ll have a blast! The girl I was hiking with had a fear of heights, and she managed it pretty well, so I’m sure you’ll do just fine. Enjoy!

]]> By: Charli | Wanderlusters https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-361299 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:21:04 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-361299 Thanks for sharing your experience Nora. We’re camped in Turangi at the moment and are heading out to hike the route tomorrow! I’ve been debating how much food and how many layers to take but I see that we’re hiking it at around the same time of year as you did so I’m going to play it safe and follow your example. I’m looking forward to the climb it’s the steep descents that are making me a little anxious, I’m really not great with heights!!

]]> By: BakoymaTravels https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-318961 Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:59:00 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-318961 In reply to theprofessionalhobo.

Oh good! In that case, I think I’ll go to Taupo (as I was planning to anyway) and see if I can find the shuttle bus company 🙂

Thanks, Nora!

]]> By: theprofessionalhobo https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands-best-one-day-hike/#comment-318946 Fri, 27 Dec 2013 12:38:37 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=1665#comment-318946 In reply to BakoymaTravels.

Hi Bakoyma,
I know the feeling! I remember trying to research and book my crossing arrangements online in advance, without much definitive information or success.
However once you get to Taupo I believe you’ll have no trouble booking the bus – which services all the hotels and hostels – and you can book directly through your hotel/hostel. The weather is dodgy enough that you can’t really plan it too far in advance in case the park is closed, so this is a travel plan best left for the “last minute” (or at least, the day prior!).

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