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Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro National Park

July 2020

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Renamed the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in 2007, the iconic day walk is responsible for more rescues than any other in New Zealand. In good weather, however, it’s hard to beat. At 1120m, Mangatepopo car park sits 360m higher than Ketetahi car park at the opposite end, making it the obvious starting point. Ngauruhoe is the […]
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