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Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Mangatepopo Car Park

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Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Mangatepopo Car Park Reviews | Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Mangatepopo Car Park is located in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand on Mangatepopo Road. Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Mangatepopo Car Park is rated 4.5 out of 5 in the category parking lot in New Zealand.

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Mangatepopo Road

Accessibility

No wheelchair-accessible entrance

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Clive Tucker

This is a great day walk. Prepare well by getting your fitness levels up in advance, as you'll be on your feet for between 6-8 hours. You'll enjoy the experience far more if you're not gasping for air after the devil's staircase. The landscape, views and scenery are spectacular, it has to be one of the walks for all kiwis or anyone visiting from overseas.

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Steven

A unique experience hiking amongst active volcanoes in what seems like another planet. Start early (7-8am) to avoid the crowds and heat, and take 2 litres of water. Start from the Mangatepopo Rd end. Allow 5-7 hrs to complete the 19.5km. The weather can change quickly and its always 5-15 degrees c. cooler at the top and usually windy.

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Eric NZ

Did the walk yesterday with gorgeous weather, Mt. Taranaki could be seen along the way. Absolute stunning and unique volcanic landscape. Strongly recommend. Some level of fitness would be required as well as loads of water, check the weather before you go as up there it could be changeable and could be quite windy. Safety first folks!

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Nay Sebastian

Amazing... Awesome... wonderful... Need 8 hours to finish the track. But it was worth it! Definitely will be back again!

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Rangi Tamati

Had done this walk 4 times so far . Never disappoints. Really impressive scenery. Highly recommend.

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M N Scott

Closest landscape I’ll get to Mars in New Zealand. Amazing scenery and views throughout the walk. Give it a whole day to take time to capture all the sights. Bring plenty of water and appropriate clothing. There were tourists in jeans and Jandals when we did it and apart from looking like muppets they struggled. Keep an eye on volcanic activity too. Just in case. Only downside for me was the thousands of others doing this the same day. Quota system would be good or alternatively to beat the crowds do a guided tour out of season.

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Akash Kubavat

Very good hike. Hiking stick recommended. First climbing part of steps little though. Upto tip or red crator tougher. Then enjoy till cross the blue lake. Down hill need stronger knee bone. Take extra care for knee jerk. The last bush jungle part seems never ending. Overall good experience. You feel great once reach to ketetahi car park on time.

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Marta Borowska

Awesome experience visiting Tongariro. We did not end up doing full hike but we saw some great things even just a short walk from the car park. Must see for LOTR or The Hobbit fans. There are huts every so often you can stop at to sit. Not a lot of spots to park so it might fill up fast some days.

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