Escape to the Tongariro National Park and explore your world-famous backyard with us on a Tongariro Alpine Crossing guided walk. Relax and unwind while taking in the spectacular views of the mountains over a bottle of NZ bubbles at Alpine Chalets with 50% off the second night accommodation. 

Package Includes

Guide/s, transport between the Adrift Tongariro base and the activity, all mountain equipment including helmet, crampons and ice axes if required for winter conditions. Two nights twin share accommodation at Alpine Chalets includes 50% off the second night. A bottle of NZ bubbles. Offer valid Sunday to Thursday.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing Guided Walk

This 19km trek is New Zealand’s best day one-day walk. The track leads up to the saddle between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro. The landscape on Tongariro is peppered with different coloured and shaped craters that have been active at different periods, scoured volcanic rocks, mountain springs and brightly coloured emerald lakes.

Summer offers a majestic landscape of recent resultant volcanic activity. There is a vast array of colours and textures created from Sulphur, Aluminium, Silica, and many other mineral deposits released from within the Earth’s Crust. In summer this track can get crowded and where possible, we take our clients away from the masses while making sure that the popular sights are still experienced.

Winter offers the opportunity to walk through the magnificent snow-covered landscape without the summer crowds. No outdoor experience is necessary, all training and tuition is given on the day. Crampons and ice-axes are supplied by Adrift Tongariro for a fantastic alpine experience.

This is a Tongariro Alpine guided tour. We do not guarantee reaching the Ketatahi end.  Safety regarding, weather, avalanche, ice and hypothermia are taken into consideration when securing our exact route for the day.

We take all individual and group bookings. If you are travelling alone please book as we generally always meet minimum numbers, especially on good weather days.

Included

Guide/s, transport between the Adrift Tongariro base and the activity, crampons and ice axes if required for winter conditions.

Timings

Tour starts and finishes at the Adrift Tongariro Base 53 Carroll St, National Park Village.

Summer (1 October - 30 April), Winter (1 May - 30 September)

Summer

Meet at the Adrift Tongariro Base: 8:00am

Return: 5:30pm

Winter

Meet at the Adrift Tongariro Base: 7:00am

Return: 5:30pm

*Meeting times during October may change depending on track conditions and snow levels on track. It is essential that you call Adrift Tongariro between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to confirm tour departure time. +64 7892 2751.

We endeavor to remove the risk of clients not having adequate clothing and equipment for the conditions. To achieve this, we request clients to meet at the Adrift Tongariro base to improve both safety and service as this is outfitted with all equipment and clothing needs for the conditions of the day.

Gear List

Summer

Water (1-2 litres), Lunch, Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots/shoes, walking trousers, 1 light top and 2 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat.   

Winter

Water (1-1.5 litres), Lunch, Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots, thermal longs and/or walking trousers & over-trousers, 3 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat, Warm hat and gloves.

Gear Hire

Adrift Tongariro has available for hire personal equipment footwear and clothing to supplement that which you don’t have and need including boots, socks, thermal longs, fleece longs, waterproof pants, thermal tops, fleece tops, waterproof tops, warm gloves, warm hats, sun hats, sunglasses, backpacks, walking poles and sleeping bags and liners.

Fitness and Experience

A reasonably good level of fitness is required. If you are concerned about your fitness please let your guide know before commencing the walk, as there are options we can discuss with you. Walking time is about 7 hours including stops. No alpine experience is required.

ALPINE CHALET ACCOMMODATION 2 NIGHTS

The Alpine Chalets offer a comfortable and affordable stay with outstanding panoramic views of the Tongariro National Park.

The Alpine Chalets are located amongst mature native trees and established gardens. There are 12 fully self-contained, warm, and comfortable units that face the Tongariro National Park. Each unit has a kitchen and ensuite bathroom for your convenience. All have spectacular views of Mt Ngaruahoe (Mt Doom), Mt Tongariro and Mt Ruapehu. 

Come stay with us if you are searching for a ski lodge, motel, or accommodation that is close to the adventure that National Park has to offer.

• The standard units each have a queen and three adult-sized single bunk beds.
  
• Each unit has a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom for your convenience.
• The kitchenette is fully equipped with a microwave, fridge, cooking utensils, cups, plates, toaster, and jug.
• The rooms are independently fully air-conditioned for summer and heated for winter.
• Each room has a flat-screen television.
• A dedicated off-street parking space is assigned to each room.

Facilities 

• Free WiFi
• Laundry
• Courtyard with outdoor furniture and bbq facilities
• Drying room with lockable racks
• Ski/board waxing room
• Off-street parking
• Secure oversized gear/equipment storage available

RECONFIRMATION

It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am – 5:00pm the day prior to trip date to reconfirm tour departure time, date and discuss exact timings.  +64 7892 2751. 

Special offers, in conjunction with Alpine Chalets, offer a great discount off our standard product offer. To enable this discount whilst we are happy to offer free postponement, we cannot offer a refund. For your benefit, it is essential you communicate with Adrift Tongariro 2 days prior to your arrival at Alpine Chalets between 10:00am – 5:00pm (+64 7892 2751) in regard to your Adrift Tongariro guided tour.

At this time, Adrift Tongariro will offer its best interpretation of the forecasted conditions for the day of your tour, but this is a forecast and thus is not guaranteed. Adrift Tongariro reserves the right to cancel and postpone the tour on the morning of the tour. If the tour is cancelled and postponed subsequent to your arrival at Alpine Chalets, there is no refund or postponement of your accommodation. 

Adrift Tongariro will not be liable to you for any losses that you may incur if you fail to do so.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Special offers, in conjunction with Alpine Chalets are based on 2 Adults twin share, minimum 2 nights stay with Alpine Chalets. Midweek is classed as Sunday to Thursday. Accommodation is subject to availability. Children are classified 12 – 16 years old. Younger children must be approved by Alpine Chalets before booking.  

Special offers, in conjunction with Alpine Chalets, offer a great discount off our standard product offer. To enable this discount whilst we are happy to offer free postponement, we cannot offer a refund. For your benefit, it is essential you communicate with Adrift Tongariro 2 days prior to your arrival at Alpine Chalets in regard to your Adrift Tongariro guided tour. 

At this time, Adrift Tongariro will offer its best interpretation of the forecasted conditions for the day of your tour, but this is a forecast and thus is not guaranteed. Adrift Tongariro reserves the right to cancel and postpone the tour on the morning of the tour. If the tour is cancelled and postponed subsequent to your arrival at Alpine Chalets, there is no refund or postponement of your accommodation.

If for any reason you want to or need to alter the date of this package deal for up to 1 year from the check-in date, then you can postpone your booking up to 48 hours prior to check-in date with Alpine Chalets, this must be via email bookings@adriftnz.co.nz. No refunds will be given. For Adrift Tongariro’s full terms and conditions click here.  For Alpine Chalet’s full terms and conditions and cancellation policy click here.