Tongariro Alpine Crossing
DOC track · Central North Island
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 19.1 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 1,236 m of climbing and a high point of 1,864 m.
Trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts. From May to October, alpine skills are essential for this track – it's best to go with a guide.
Track stats
| Distance | 19.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Nov-Apr: 7-8 hr | May-Oct: 9 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate, Expert |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,236 m |
| Elevation loss | 853 m |
| Highest point | 1,864 m |
| Lowest point | 759 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.07382, 175.66381 |
| End | -39.13893, 175.62725 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Tongariro Northern Circuit.
Huts near the track
- Mangatepopo Hut (0.1 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Mangatepopo Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Tongariro Alpine Crossing GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Rotopounamu Track (8.6 km away)
- Taurewa Track (9.6 km away)
- Soda Springs Walk (10.6 km away)
- Okupata Caves (12.9 km away)
- Tongariro River Trail (14.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tongariro Alpine Crossing in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.