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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Kayaking
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  Rafting
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  Caving
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  Biking
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  Skiing
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  Scuba Diving
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  Snorkelling

Start:	Rotorua. 3 pm (airport or central Rotorua)
Finish:	Rotorua. 7 pm
Length:	3.5 days
Grade:	C (track uneven in places) Grade C Up to 6 hrs of physical activity per day. At times carrying a backpack of 5-6kgs. Tracks generally in good condition. Altitude gains of up to 600m on harder days. No hiking experience necessary. Reasonable standard of fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Lodges
Price:	NZ$1,250
Departs:	Nov-April - see see departures

Highlights: The Tongariro Hiking Tour is a 3.5 day / 3 night all-inclusive walking holiday package, featuring some of New Zealand’s best day hikes, such as the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake. Staying in alpine lodge accommodation (2-3 star) overlooking the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Tongariro National Park. Experienced local guides assist the group to select the best walks to suit alpine weather conditions and fitness levels.

Note: all walks are guided except the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which currently can not be guided commercially.

Day 1: After pick up in Rotorua drive through to Taupo for a short walk. Drive up to Mt Ruapehu and walk to the lodge. Briefing for tomorrow.

Day 2: Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. 7-8 hours hiking over one of the best one-day walks in New Zealand.

Day 3: Take the chair lift and then hike to the top of Mt Ruapehu. Impressive views of the central plateau and volcanoes.

Day 4: Walk to the Taranaki Falls. The track passes through an interesting range of alpine meadows and beech forest.

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