Guide approves DOC’s Tongariro Alpine Crossing weather advisory

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A new weather advisory will prompt DOC to tell walkers not to attempt the Tongariro Alpine Crossing when there are strong winds, precipitation and windchill forecast. Photo: Matthew Cattin
  The Department of Conservation will implement an advisory system for ‘bad weather days’ on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing this summer. From November 1 until the end of the summer walking season, DOC will assess the weather and if necessary, apply a ‘Not Recommended Today’ advisory for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.  The move has been […]
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