This 19km trek is New Zealand’s best day one-day walk. The track leads up to the saddle between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro. The landscape on Tongariro is peppered with different coloured and shaped craters that have been active at different periods, scoured volcanic rocks, mountain springs and brightly coloured emerald lakes.
Summer offers a majestic landscape of recent resultant volcanic activity. There is a vast array of colours and textures created from Sulphur, Aluminium, Silica, and many other mineral deposits released from within the Earth’s Crust. In summer this track can get crowded and where possible, we take our clients away from the masses while making sure that the popular sights are still experienced.
For those who like a manageable challenge, we offer a full day Ruapehu Guided Walk. Mt. Ruapehu is the highest (2797m) of the three active andesitic volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park. The last eruption on Mt. Ruapehu was in 2007. Join us for lunch on top of the North Island highest volcano from where you can gaze down into the geothermal waters of the crater lake. Please note this is not a track and is less stable walking than on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
The walk begins at the Whakapapa Ski area at the top of the Bruce Road on Mt. Ruapehu. There may be an option of taking a chairlift up to Knoll Ridge cafe. This option will depend on the group on the day and if the chairlifts are operating. Payment for the chairlift is made to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (situated at the start of the walk). The lifts close at 4.00 pm daily, should conditions deteriorate during the day the lifts may have to be closed earlier.
This is a unique way of spending time in another of New Zealand’s wonderful National Parks. The Whanganui National Park has rugged terrain covered in lush native forest with the Whanganui River flowing through the heart of it.
The Whanganui River is rich with Maori and European history, the largest reminder of which is the famous ‘Bridge to Nowhere’. Just as the early explorers did, you will see and experience the NZ wilderness, wondering if you have taken a step back in time. Paddling downstream you will travel through bush-clad hills, see waterfalls, spectacular sheer gorges, farmland as well as some rapids en-route.
The walk begins at the Whakapapa Ski area at the top of the Bruce Road on Mt. Ruapehu. There may be an option of taking a chairlift up to Knoll Ridge cafe. This option will depend on the group on the day and if the chairlifts are operating. Payment for the chairlift is made to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (situated at the start of the walk). The lifts close at 4.00 pm daily, should conditions deteriorate during the day the lifts may have to be closed earlier.
It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am – 5:00pm the day prior to trip date to reconfirm tour departure time, date and discuss exact timings. +64 7892 2751.
Alpine Chalets special offers, in conjunction with Adrift Tongariro tours, offer a great discount off our standard product offer. To enable this discount whilst we are happy to offer free postponement, we cannot offer a refund. For your benefit, it is essential you communicate with Adrift Tongariro 2 days prior to your arrival at Alpine Chalets in regard to your Adrift Tongariro guided tour.
At this time, Adrift Tongariro will offer its best interpretation of the forecasted conditions for the day of your tour, but this is a forecast and thus is not guaranteed. Adrift Tongariro reserves the right to cancel and postpone the tour on the morning of the tour. If the tour is cancelled and postponed subsequent to your arrival at Alpine Chalets, there is no refund or postponement of your accommodation.
Alpine Chalets will not be liable to you for any losses that you may incur if you fail to do so.
Special offers, in conjunction with Adrift Tongariro are based on 2 Adults twin share, minimum 2 nights stay with Alpine Chalets. Accommodation is subject to availability. Children are classified 12 – 16 years old. Younger children must be approved by Alpine Chalets before booking.
Alpine Chalets special offers, in conjunction with Adrift Tongariro tours, offer a great discount off our standard product offer. To enable this discount whilst we are happy to offer free postponement, we cannot offer a refund. For your benefit, it is essential you communicate with Adrift Tongariro 2 days prior to your arrival at Alpine Chalets in regard to your Adrift Tongariro guided tour.
At this time, Adrift Tongariro will offer its best interpretation of the forecasted conditions for the day of your tour, but this is a forecast and thus is not guaranteed. Adrift Tongariro reserves the right to cancel and postpone the tour on the morning of the tour. If the tour is cancelled and postponed subsequent to your arrival at Alpine Chalets, there is no refund or postponement of your accommodation.
If for any reason you want to or need to alter the date of this package deal for up to 1 year from the check-in date, then you can postpone your booking up to 48 hours prior to check-in date with Alpine Chalets, this must be via email [email protected]. No refunds will be given. For Adrift Tongariro’s full terms and conditions click here. For Alpine Chalet’s full terms and conditions and cancellation policy click here.
