Unique landforms, including the volcanic peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu make the 20.2 km Tongariro Alpine Crossing NZ's best one day walk and a world-renowned trek. The Tongariro National Park is rich in both cultural identity and dramatic, awe-inspiring natural scenery. Unique landforms, including the volcanic peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu ensure the Tongariro Alpine Crossi
ng is considered a world-renowned trek. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is heralded as the best one-day trek available in New Zealand, while others say it ranks among the top ten single-day treks in the world. Many who complete the 19.4-kilometre journey will tell you the climbs can be steep and the weather unpredictable, though worth it in every aspect. Ensure transport is arranged to drop you at the beginning of the track and pick you up at the end of the day.