GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit
Tongariro National Park, Waikato, New Zealand
Loop trail in Tongariro National Park, Waikato, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 27.6 mi (44.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,774 ft (1,455 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 20 min
- High point
- 6,099 ft (1,859 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Devil's Staircase 8 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Peak: Red Crater 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Peak: Red Crater 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Emerald Lakes 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Spring 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Hut: Oturere Hut 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Whaihohonu campsite 18 mi (29 km) from start
- Hut: Waihohonu Hut 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
- Hut: Old Waihohonu Hut 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 25.9 mi (41.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Taranaki Falls 25.9 mi (41.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Edge of Lava Flow 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from start
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Questions about GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit
How long is GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit?
GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 20 min. It climbs 4,774 ft (1,455 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,099 ft (1,859 m).
How hard is GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit?
Parking at the start, Free, 10 spaces.
Are there water and toilets on GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 7.4 mi (12 km), 7.4 mi (12 km), 8.6 mi (13.8 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit?
Ma and Mels, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Whakapapa Camp Store, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit
- Taranaki Falls Walk Tongariro National Park · Moderate · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Ridge Walk Tongariro National Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Round The Mountain Track Tongariro National Park · Expert · 44.8 mi (72.1 km)
- Silica Rapids Walk Tongariro National Park · Moderate · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
- Whakapapaiti Valley Track Tongariro National Park · Expert · 11.9 mi (19.1 km)
- Whakapapanui Walk Tongariro National Park · Moderate · 3.7 mi (5.9 km)
- Tawhai Falls Walk Tongariro National Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Happy Valley Beginners Area Tongariro National Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
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