Hire gear is organised on the bus in the morning. You must have your lunch and water organised before you come as there is no where to buy food or water on or around the track. Available to hireAvailable to Buy Ice Axe (Winter only) Book your Tongariro Alpine Crossing adventure today! Book Now or Call Us The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is described as one of the best one-day hikes in New Zealand. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing trek takes you from alpine meadows to mountain summit with stunning volcanic features along the way. On the Tongariro Apline Crossing you will walk across a lunar landscape of craters, scattered pumice, active volcanoes, mountain springs, lava flows, emerald lakes, piles of scoria and statue-like mounds of volcanic desert. It will take about 8-9 hours to allow time for photos and any sidetracks, the summit of Mt Tongariro is 1967 m and Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom, for all the Lord of the Rings fans) at 2287m above sea level.Tongariro Alpine Crossing Track Transport leaves daily, weather permitting, from National Park Village.

Your accommodation host will arrange for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Transport Shuttle to pick you up and deliver you back at the end of the day. takata backpack ukIn winter the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Track Transport will arranged a guide, crampons and an ice axe, if you want to experience a true apline adventure.alienware m17x backpack review Plenty of water/fluids, especially on hot daysniv backpack zipper bible Food (there is nowhere to purchase any thing on the track)rfg backpack Good walking boots (it is uneven volcanic terrain)backpack ventana wilderness

Woollen hat and gloves Sunscreen or sun hat All of the above essential equipment can be hired or purchased from Ski Biz Outdoorsnycfc backpack For winter crossings will also have Crampons and ice axes for hire when required For more information on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing check the website *Information provided from www.nationalpark.co.nz Just coming to play in the snow... We Are The Best The essentials you'll need, check out our range of accessories... Does you skis/board need a bit of TLC HomeParks & recreationPlaces to goCentral North IslandTongariro National ParkTongariro Alpine CrossingWhat to take Part of having a great time in the outdoors is to be properly prepared. The following clothing and equipment is essential for all walkers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Be prepared for wet, cold, windy weather. Well dressed hikers at Red Crater

You need plenty of warm and waterproof clothing to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Cotton clothing such as jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts doesn't keep you warm - it is not suitable. Waterproof and windproof jacket is essential in case of wet/windy weather. Waterproof overtrousers are good to have also. Warm wool, polypropylene, and/or fleece base layers (tops and leggings). Sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good soles. Boots are better as they give ankle support and are normally waterproof. Food is not available for purchase on the track. Bring food that is lightweight and high energy, such as cereal bars, dried fruit/nuts, crackers/sandwiches, fresh fruit. Water is not available on the track (stream and lake water is not OK to drink). Bring a water bottle or hydration pack of 1 - 3 litres. First aid kit (sunscreen, blister kits, pain relief, band-aids/bandages, personal medications) Warm hat and warm gloves Map and compass or GPS. The track is well marked but you should have at least a basic map with you.

Clothing and equipment rental Transport operators often have waterproof clothing and walking boots available to rent for the day. You can rent jackets, overtrousers and hiking boots, plus some other equipment in towns surrounding the Tongariro National Park. See rental outlets in National Park Village - National Park Village website. During winter and snow conditions Ice axe and crampons - and know how to use them Avalanche equipment (probe, transceiver, shovel) - and know how to use them SKI BIZ will be open all Summer for Rental / Retail of Essential Alpine Gear SKI BIZ SUMMER OUTDOORS is now supplying gear to visitors in the Tongariro National Park through the summer months, No - not skis but Tramping and Camping Equipment We have set our shop up with a great range of Raincoats from Marmot, Gondwana and Rainbird, plus there is a selection of backpacks, tramping packs, hiking boots, sleeping bags, gas cookers, gas cartridges, cooking utensils, back country food, hiking poles, sunglasses, and heaps of other nic-nacks for the outdoors.

Plus we have rental gear - Hiking boots, raincoats, over-trousers, back packs, sleeping bags, cooking utensils and hiking poles. So, if you're in the Central Plateau over summer doing some of our great walks like "The Tongariro Alpine Crossing", "The Tongariro Northern Circuit", "Round the Mountain Track", or even our local township walk to "Tupapakurua Falls" we can supply you with the gear to make your day a complete success. SUMMER HOURS 4PM - 7PM DAILY Prices for Gear for Day Walks Deuter Baby Carrier Pack and Sun Roof Prices for Gear for Great Walks (3 plus Days) Hiking Pack 40/50 Ltr Gas Cooker (Gas Extra) Pot, Utensils (1 person) Head Lamp or Torch *Includes Sleeping Bag, Pack, Cooker, Utensils, Torch, Gaiters, and Tongariro Northern Circuit MapHoward's Lodge is the ultimate start for all outdoor adventure in Tongariro National Park, Ruapehu Skifields and Whanganui National Park.Walk the legendary Tongariro Alpine Crossing.