Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on this this five-day adventure through New Zealand. Visit a local marae (Maori meeting house) for a powhiri (formal welcome), explore New Zealand’s oldest national park and UNESCO World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park, and relax in the Ohakune wood-fired hot tubs at the foothills of Mt Ruapehu. Learn about the Bridge to Nowhere, significance to World War I servicemen and their families on a short hike, catch the Sky Waka Gondola to the Whakapapa Ski fields for panoramic views and maybe see the Waitomo Caves passageways illuminated by thousands of glow worms in your free time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
START & END TIME
Your adventure begins with a pick-up at 8am at our pick-up location in Auckland. Please see the joining point instructions in the trip notes for more information. Your trip concludes on the last day at approximately 6pm. Please take this into consideration when booking your arrival and departure flights.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available for this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Your adventure begins with a pick-up at 8am at our pick-up location in Auckland. Please see the joining point instructions in the trip notes for more information. Your trip concludes on the last day at approximately 6pm. Please take this into consideration when booking your arrival and departure flights.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available for this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches.
- Transport: Walking, Private vehicle, Jet boat.
- Accommodation: Hotel (4 nights).
- Taumarunui - Morero Marae Visit.
- Taumarunui - Bushwalk.
- Tongariro National Park - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Hike.
- Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Ride & Hike.
- Mt Ruapehu - Taranaki Falls Hike.
- Whanganui River - Visit to Bridge to Nowhere.
- Whanganui River - Jet Boat Ride.
- Waitomo - Ruakuri Bush Walk.
Dates & Pricing
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Mt Ruapehu
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Day 2: Mt Ruapehu
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Day 3: Mt Ruapehu
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Day 4: Mt Ruapehu
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Day 5: Auckland
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Travel Partner
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