Nobody Goes Here… But We Did – Hidden Tongariro Wilderness

Tongariro National Park wilderness hike, New Zealand, off-track hiking Tongariro, Te Maari Crater, Sulphur Lagoon, Oturere Hut, Tongariro Alpine Crossing alternative, hidden places in Tongariro National Park. In this episode of Outdoorsman Dave we leave Oturere Hut and head off track into a rarely seen wilderness area of Tongariro National Park in New Zealand, traversing remote ridgelines, deep gorges, waterfalls, and walking the full circumference of the Te Maari Crater and Sulphur Lagoon—terrain most hikers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing will never witness; carrying full packs into the northeast corner of the park, we explore raw volcanic landscapes beneath Mount Ngauruhoe and Mount Ruapehu, navigating scree slopes, crater rims, and untouched backcountry before reconnecting with the Ketetahi Track after one of the hardest and most rewarding 24km days we’ve done—this is real off-track New Zealand hiking, showcasing a hidden side of Tongariro that few people ever experience. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Nobody Goes Here… But We Did 01:12 Saying Goodbye to Oturere Hut (Last Night Before Removal) 03:45 Leaving the Track – Into the Tongariro Wilderness 06:30 First Ridgeline Climb (17kg Packs & Reality Check) 09:40 Hidden Waterfalls & Deep Gorges 13:15 Brutal Scree Descents (Rockfall Moment) 17:50 Te Mari Crater Rim & Sulphur Lagoon Traverse 22:10 Views Over Lake Rotoaira & Lake Taupō 24:30 Should We Camp… Or Push On? 27:15 Finding the Ketetahi Track (Relief!) 29:10 Camp Setup After 24km Off-Track 31:45 Reflections: Why We Do This 33:30 Tomorrow: Beating the Tongariro Crossing Crowds Use discount code "DAVE15" at checkout for an additional 15% off any of the Explore or Peak XV items of retail or already Promotional Prices via Dwights Outdoors @ https://dwights.co.nz/collections/Out... Explore 1 Ultralight Hiking Tent V2 (1570G) RRP $699.99 Explore 2 Ultralight Hiking Tent V2 (2070G) RRP $699.99 Explore 3 Ultralight Hiking Tent V2 (2470G) RRP $799.99 Explore 1 Tent Footprint (290G) RRP $59.99 Explore 2 Tent Footprint (290G) RRP $59.99 Explore 3 Tent Footprint (398G) RRP $59.99 Peak XV Whisp Ultralight Pillow (88G) RRP $59.99 Peak XV Minimalist Sleeping Mat (565 Grams) RRP $129.99 Peak XV Hyperlite 4.9R Sleeping Mat (445 Grams) RRP $249.99 Peak XV MaxComfort 7.2R Sleeping Mat (920 Grams) RRP $249.99 💥 SPECIAL OFFER - Flextail Pump & Pillow 15% OFF code: Outdoorsman15 FLEXTAIL MAX PUMP 3: https://bit.ly/4i0IW8s FLEXTAIL ZERO PILLOW: https://bit.ly/3QpyewA 🎥 More Videos: 1. Pt 1: Into the wilderness - Goodbye Otuere Hut    • Into Tongariro’s Hidden Wilderness | Our F...   2. Pt 2: Nobody goes here - Secret waterfalls and Sulphur lakes    • Nobody Goes Here… But We Did – Hidden Tong...   3. Pt 3: (Hit bell and see Part-3, video up soon) 4. Pt 1: Frozen Tents & Angry Seagulls    • Camping at -4°C in New Zealand’s Mountains   5. Pt 2: We found A HIDDEN volcano    / l0ayqplw736  . Pt 3: Nobody comes here    • “The Remote Spot No One Visits in New Zeal...   6. Day 1: Turoa to Rangipo Hut    • Hidden Trail to Blyth Hut: Ruapehu’s Best-...   7. Short: Ruahehu's Secret Track    • Hiking Ruapehu's Secret Track to Blyth Hut   8. Day 2: Rangipo Hut to Taranki Falls Campsite    • I Wasn't Expecting This - Day 2   9. Day 3: Taranaki Falls to Wildcamp near Mangaturuturu Hut    • "Alone in the Wilderness" Epic Hike Tongar...  10. 10. Day 4: Coldest Wild camp to Turoa Ski field    • Frozen Camping & Trail Secrets: A Real NZ ...   🔔 Subscribe & Join the Adventure: New missions every week — hut restorations, wild camping, and raw backcountry moments. 👉 Subscribe Here    / outdoorsmandave   👍 Like if you love real outdoor content 🔧 Gear Used: 📍 Location: New Zealand ☕ Support the Channel: Enjoying the videos? Buy Me a Coffee — 95% of the proceeds go directly to the channel. https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorsmandave Stay Connected: Instagram:   / outdoorsman_dave   TikTok:   / outdoorsmandavenz   Facebook:   / outdoorsman.dave   Business: [email protected] This channel includes Hiking, Trekking, Tramping & Camping, Camping in Rain or Camping in a Tent or a Hammock in the New Zealand Backcountry 📌 Tags: #TongariroAlpineCrossing #tongarironationalpark #newzealandhiking #BackcountryAdventure #TrampingNZ #outdooradventure #Tongariro #NZBackcountry #OffTrackHiking #WildernessAdventure #MountNgauruhoe #MountRuapehu #HikingNewZealand #BackpackingNZ