Tongariro Alpine Crossing | New Zealand's greatest day hike

#tongariro #newzealand #hiking 🌋The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is rated as the best one-day hikes in New Zealand. Trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts – steaming vents, glacial valleys, ancient lava flows, alpine vegetation and vivid crater lakes, all with stunning views. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is an incredible 19km journey through the Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO Dual World Heritage Park recognised for its spiritual and cultural significance as well as its outstanding volcanic features. The trail takes in some of the most dramatic landscapes you will ever see — cold mountain springs, ancient lava flows, steam vents and the spectacular Emerald Lakes. This challenging trip begins at 1120m above sea level, climbs the Mangatepōpō Valley to the saddle between Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe, through South Crater before climbing again to Red Crater, the highest point on the crossing at 1886m. You will then descend on a volcanic rock scree track to the vivid Emerald Lakes, known as Ngarotopounamu (greenstone-hued lakes). After passing Blue Lake, also known as Te Wai-whakaata-o-te-Rangihiroa (Rangihiroa’s mirror), the track sidles around the northern slope of Tongariro, then descends in a zigzag track past Ketetahi Shelter and down to the road end at 760m. Be prepared:- 💓A reasonable level of fitness is required ⏳Allow 7-8 hours (a full day) for your hike - be prepared for a long and challenging day out 🥾🧥Wear good footwear and take warm and waterproof clothing. 🍌🍶Take plenty of food and drink (2 litres) 🚐Book a transport shuttle 🦯Book with a guide if you are unsure or need to hire gear 🚻Use the toilets provided - toilets are located every 1.5 hours along the track 🚁Drones are not permitted to be flown in the Tongariro National Park 🌡️It is possible to experience 4 seasons in one day on the Crossing - Sun, wind, snow and rain Thank you for watching, for regular videos like this one please consider subscribing to my channel, your support is very much appreciated. Do not copy, reproduce, or distribute any of the content. 🎥Video:- DJI Pocket 2 Samsung S21 Ultra DJI Mini 2, DJI Air2S 🎤Audio:- Zoom H1n audio recorder Roland CS-10EM binaural microphones 💻Editing:- Adobe Premiere Pro Davinci Resolve Cubase 12 Pro WaveLab LE 10 Gimbals:- DJI Osmo Mobile 3, Zhiyun Smooth 5 🎵 All the music used in the video is licensed through Epidemic Sounds GET FREE 30 DAYS HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...