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Why wait? <strong>Adventure</strong> starts here www.nationalpark.co.nz Dual Heritage Tongariro National Park
A WORLD OF HIDDEN GEMS Mighty and iconic, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is without a doubt one of the most legendary hikes in New Zealand - if not the world. It's no wonder it attracts tens of thousands of adventurers to the Tongariro National Park each year - all looking to tackle its rugged terrain, steep slopes and otherworldly landscapes. But while it is a must-do activity for many, the Crossing is simply not for everyone - it is after all, an almost 20km trek across a volcano! Most hikers will find completing the Crossing a challenge, and for some, the sheer distance, sharp inclines and uneven conditions underfoot make it a near impossible feat. Fortunately, there is a multitude of other excellent walks in and around the Tongariro National Park for those who can't or don't want to do the Crossing - offering something for everyone no matter their fitness level. Some are well trodden, while others are true hidden gems... Here are just a few of the locals' favourites: Meads Wall It might look like just an ordinary rocky outcrop, but Meads Wall is in fact a sheet of frozen magma that was squeezed up within the oldest part of the volcano that formed Mt Ruapehu. It was one of the filming locations for the Lord of the Rings films and offers magnificent views of the valley below and to Mt Ngauruhoe. Meads Wall is a 30-minute return walk from Whakapapa ski area base on Mt Ruapehu. Grade: Easy Tawhai Falls This family friendly 20-minute return walk through mountain toatoa and beech forest leads to the impressive Tawhai falls. The falls tumble over the edge of an ancient lava flow into a deep rock pool - a favourite swimming spot for locals. The walk is accessed off SH48 - 4km from Whakapapa Village. Distance: 700m Grade: Easy Ridge Track The Ridge Track offers panoramic views of Mt Ngauruhoe and the surrounding landscape. It leads up a short climb through low beech forest, before emerging into alpine shrublands. The track starts 150m above the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre. Allow 30 to 40 minutes. Distance: 1.2 km return Grade: Easy ADVENTUREMAGAZINE.CO.NZ 97
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