Tongariro Northern Circuit
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| Tongariro Northern Circuit | |
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.jpg) The Emerald Lakes | |
| Length | 43.1 km (26.8 mi) |
| Location | Tongariro National Park |
| Established | 1993 |
| Designation | Great Walk |
| Trailheads | Whakapapa Village |
| Use | Hiking |
| Highest point | Red Crater, 1,886 m (6,188 ft) |
| Hazards | Volcanic |
| Maintained by | Department of Conservation |
| Website | Tongariro Northern Circuit |
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The Tongariro Northern Circuit, one of the New Zealand Great Walks, offers a three- to four-day tramp through Tongariro National Park New Zealand. Highlighted by the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a full day of awe-inspiring landscapes, The entire trail spans a 50-kilometre (31 mi) around Mount Ngauruhoe. Approximately 2,500 hikers completed the walk in the 2021/22 season.[1] This contrasts with the roughly 25,000 who solely walk the Tongariro Crossing segment.[2]
