Adrift Tongariro Guided Walks & Outdoor Adventures

The Tongariro National Park has Dual World Heritage status and the Tongariro Northern Circuit is part of the Department of Conservation ‘Great Walks’ network. Adrift Tongariro helps visitors discover the highlights of this otherworldly volcanic national park.

The three active andesitic volcanoes, Mt Tongariro (1967 m), Mt Ngauruhoe (2291 m) and Mt Ruapehu (2797 m), are majestic and dominate the National Park. Intense volcanic activity and retreating glaciers from the ice age, have all left amazing textures, colours and landscapes with the many stories to tell.

Join Adrift Tongariro and their experienced and personable guides who will provide you with a safe, enjoyable and memorable adventure of the Tongariro area. Come and enjoy beautiful New Zealand at its best!

Adrift Tongariro Activity Options

One Day Tongariro Alpine Crossing Guided Walk

This walk has you on the top of Red Crater watching the peaceful sun rise in unique lighting.

• Starting at Mangatepopo Valley, the first 2 hours is a gentle gradient to Soda Springs.
• The track leads up to the Mt Tongariro & Mt Ngauruhoe saddle and it is steep.
• Arrive at the South Crater (1650 m). Take a break and plenty of photos. Then traverse up the side of Tongariro to the famous Red Crater summit (1882 m). Approx 1 hour.
• Descend to the Emerald Lakes for lunch, refreshments and a well-earned break.
• From here divert up and over Mt Tongariro to its summit (1967 m).
• It’s all downhill from here, back home with sunset views of Mt Taranaki. EASY!
• During winter, crampons and ice axes are required. Winter trips have the luxury of few other walkers. No outdoor experience with average fitness required. Winter (1 June – 31 October) & Summer (1 November – 30 June).

Half Day Volcanic Explorer

• When possible, you will start on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track and head up to Soda Springs before returning to the start.  At Soda Springs you are given the option to upgrade to the full day walk and join in with the full day guided party to complete the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
• If the Tongariro Alpine Crossing walk is not suitable on the day, there is a menu of smaller walks for you to enjoy. You will be shown all things relevant to Tongariro and New Zealand including recent and past eruptions, geology, flora and fauna discovery and settlement of NZ.
• These are the most popular Tongariro sites chosen from and include in the 4 hours: Lake Rotopounamu, Taranaki Falls, Silica Rapids, Soda Springs, Pukeonake, Whakapapanui River, Tawhai falls, Meads Wall.

Sunset Tongariro Guided Walk

• This fantastic evening option is ideally suited for those who would like to experience the volcanic terrain but are not keen on the more strenuous full day walk
• This 2 hour sunset walk is the perfect option to enjoy the stunning scenery
• The walk is an easy grade track on Mt Ruapehu along the ’round the mountain track,’ sit and relax with a glass of wine and watch as the sunsets over Mt Taranaki. Winter & Summer.

More Information on Adrift Tongariro Guided Walks

Departures & Duration

• One Day Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Pick-up 7 am, finish 3 – 4 pm
• Sunset Tongariro Guided Walk: Pick-up 7 pm (Summer) & 4.30 pm (Winter), finish 9 pm (Summer) & 6.30 pm (Winter)

Location

Intersection of Highways 4 and 47 National Park Village just behind the GAS station.

Book Guided Walks with Adrift Tongariro

You can book Tongariro guided walks separately or as part of one of our New Zealand holiday packages. We bundle activities, accommodation, and transportation together for convenient, affordable New Zealand holidays.

These popular New Zealand holiday packages include Adrift Tongariro guided walks:

• 10 Day North Island Great Walks Package
• 14 Day New Zealand Classic Walks Package
• 14 Day North Island Family Adventure Holiday

Contact New Zealand Travel Organiser today to plan your Taupo and Tongariro activities.