Tongariro Alpine Crossing visitor limit ‘not a cure-all’

July 2022

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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is less crowded in winter and walker numbers may be capped in summer. Photo: Derek Barrett
A Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle operator is worried a cap on visitor numbers won’t in itself alleviate congestion on the popular day walk. Colin Baker of Ruapehu Scenic Shuttles has met with DOC and other tourism operators to discuss overcrowding on the crossing. He said most operators at the meeting were in favour of a […]

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