Tongariro Northern Circuit
DOC track · Central North Island
Tongariro Northern Circuit is a 39.6 km Great Walk in Central North Island with 1,460 m of climbing and a high point of 1,847 m.
Explore the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park, a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views. From May to late October, conditions can be challenging – only go if you have the skills.
Track stats
| Distance | 39.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-4 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 1,460 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,132 m |
| Highest point | 1,847 m |
| Lowest point | 1,075 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.19205, 175.54992 |
| 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
- Oturere Hut (on the track)
- Waihohonu Hut (on the track)
- Mangatepopo Hut (0.1 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Waihohonu Campsite (on the track)
- Oturere Campsite (on the track)
- Mangatepopo Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Whakapapa Holiday Park (1.4 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Tongariro Northern Circuit 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
- Taranaki Falls Walk (1.0 km away)
- Ridge Track (1.4 km away)
- Round the Mountain Track (1.5 km away)
- Tama Lakes Track (1.5 km away)
- Silica Rapids Walk (1.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tongariro Northern Circuit in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.