Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on this this five-day adventure through New Zealand. Visit a local marae (Maori meeting house) for a powhiri (formal welcome), explore New Zealand’s oldest national park and UNESCO World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park, and relax in the Ohakune wood-fired hot tubs at the foothills of Mt Ruapehu. Learn about the Bridge to Nowhere, significance to World War I servicemen and their families on a short hike, catch the Sky Waka Gondola to the Whakapapa Ski fields for panoramic views and maybe see the Waitomo Caves passageways illuminated by thousands of glow worms in your free time.
Walk New Zealand's Tongariro Crossing
Deal number: 21826600
Intrepid
This deal expires 16 Oct 2025
From 23/10/2026 to 21/03/2028
New Zealand
5-day tour
Price from
$2,560*
per person
Deal number: 21826600
Hike the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing and see the volcanic peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu. You’ll be immersed in New Zealand’s natural forest scenery while you learn about the region’s rich history.
Get a bird's eye view of Tongariro National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site and New Zealand's oldest national park! Catch the Sky Waka Gondola (the country's longest gondola) to the Whakapapa Ski fields for epic views.
Soak in the Ohakune wood-fired hot tubs at the foothills of Mt Ruapehu or take a short walk through mountain beaches and kaikawaka forest to Waitonga Falls during your free time.
Journey along the beautiful Whanganui River on a jetboat. After, take a short hike to the Bridge to Nowhere and learn about the history of this region and its significance to World War I servicemen and their families.
Stop in at Morero Marae on the way to Tongariro National Park. Visit the Maori meeting house in Taumarunui for a powhiri (formal welcome) and a korero (conversation), then set off on a short bushwalk with your local leader and learn more about the region.
Breakfasts Included: 4
Lunches Included: 4
Hotel (4 nights)
Walking, Private vehicle, Jet boat
Age: min 15
Group Size: 1 - 14
Taumarunui - Morero Marae Visit
Taumarunui - Bushwalk
Tongariro National Park - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Hike
Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Ride & Hike
Mt Ruapehu - Taranaki Falls Hike
Whanganui River - Visit to Bridge to Nowhere
Whanganui River - Jet Boat Ride
Waitomo - Ruakuri Bush Walk
Get a bird's eye view of Tongariro National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site and New Zealand's oldest national park! Catch the Sky Waka Gondola (the country's longest gondola) to the Whakapapa Ski fields for epic views.
Soak in the Ohakune wood-fired hot tubs at the foothills of Mt Ruapehu or take a short walk through mountain beaches and kaikawaka forest to Waitonga Falls during your free time.
Journey along the beautiful Whanganui River on a jetboat. After, take a short hike to the Bridge to Nowhere and learn about the history of this region and its significance to World War I servicemen and their families.
Stop in at Morero Marae on the way to Tongariro National Park. Visit the Maori meeting house in Taumarunui for a powhiri (formal welcome) and a korero (conversation), then set off on a short bushwalk with your local leader and learn more about the region.
Breakfasts Included: 4
Lunches Included: 4
Hotel (4 nights)
Walking, Private vehicle, Jet boat
Age: min 15
Group Size: 1 - 14
Taumarunui - Morero Marae Visit
Taumarunui - Bushwalk
Tongariro National Park - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Hike
Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Ride & Hike
Mt Ruapehu - Taranaki Falls Hike
Whanganui River - Visit to Bridge to Nowhere
Whanganui River - Jet Boat Ride
Waitomo - Ruakuri Bush Walk
1 Auckland / Taumarunui / Tongariro
Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 8 am in Auckland. After your meeting, you’ll drive to Tongariro National Park, stopping at the Morero Marae (Maori meeting house) along the way for a powhiri (formal welcome) and a korero (conversation). Then, set off on a short bushwalk with your local leader and learn more about the region. Tonight, maybe get to know your fellow travellers over dinner.
2 Tongariro Crossing / Tongariro
Lace up your boots and set out on the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing. This crossing is said to be the best one-day trek in New Zealand! Spend the day hiking through the Tongariro National Park – New Zealand’s oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you go, take in the beautiful landscapes around you, like the volcanic peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu and the natural forests. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your leader will have the best recommendations.
3 Mt Ruapehu / Ohakune / Tongariro
This morning, hike through alpine shrubland and beech forest to Taranaki Falls. Along the way, you’ll pass over the Wairere Stream and climb the shoulder of the lava flow, now covered with red tussock. On a clear day, you might be able to see Ngauruhoe’s symmetrical cone and the older, eroded mountains of Tongariro and Pukekaikiore. Then catch the Sky Waka (gondola) to the Whakapapa Ski fields for panoramic views over the region. From here, set off on a short walk to see more of the ski fields, then visit Ohakune. In your free time, you could go for a soak in the Ohakune wood-fired hot tubs or take a short walk through mountain beaches and kaikawaka forests to Waitonga Falls – Tongariro National Park’s highest waterfall.
4 Whanganui River / Tongariro
After breakfast, drive to Pipiriki, where you’ll board a jetboat to travel up the beautiful Whanganui River, deep into the heart of the national park. In 2017, this river was declared a living entity and it bears significant importance to the local Iwi (Maori tribes). Take a short hike to the Bridge to Nowhere and learn about the history of this region and its significance to World War I servicemen and their families. Tonight, maybe head out for dinner in Ohakune to celebrate your final night in New Zealand.
5 Waitomo / Auckland
Travel back to Auckland this morning, stopping at the Waitomo Caves on the way. Maybe explore the subterranean system of caverns and passageways that are illuminated by thousands of glow worms. This afternoon, maybe set off on a short walk through forested gorges, past natural sculpted cliffs and under low limestone arches along the Ruakuri Bushwalk. When you arrive in Auckland, your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 8 am in Auckland. After your meeting, you’ll drive to Tongariro National Park, stopping at the Morero Marae (Maori meeting house) along the way for a powhiri (formal welcome) and a korero (conversation). Then, set off on a short bushwalk with your local leader and learn more about the region. Tonight, maybe get to know your fellow travellers over dinner.
2 Tongariro Crossing / Tongariro
Lace up your boots and set out on the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing. This crossing is said to be the best one-day trek in New Zealand! Spend the day hiking through the Tongariro National Park – New Zealand’s oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you go, take in the beautiful landscapes around you, like the volcanic peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu and the natural forests. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your leader will have the best recommendations.
3 Mt Ruapehu / Ohakune / Tongariro
This morning, hike through alpine shrubland and beech forest to Taranaki Falls. Along the way, you’ll pass over the Wairere Stream and climb the shoulder of the lava flow, now covered with red tussock. On a clear day, you might be able to see Ngauruhoe’s symmetrical cone and the older, eroded mountains of Tongariro and Pukekaikiore. Then catch the Sky Waka (gondola) to the Whakapapa Ski fields for panoramic views over the region. From here, set off on a short walk to see more of the ski fields, then visit Ohakune. In your free time, you could go for a soak in the Ohakune wood-fired hot tubs or take a short walk through mountain beaches and kaikawaka forests to Waitonga Falls – Tongariro National Park’s highest waterfall.
4 Whanganui River / Tongariro
After breakfast, drive to Pipiriki, where you’ll board a jetboat to travel up the beautiful Whanganui River, deep into the heart of the national park. In 2017, this river was declared a living entity and it bears significant importance to the local Iwi (Maori tribes). Take a short hike to the Bridge to Nowhere and learn about the history of this region and its significance to World War I servicemen and their families. Tonight, maybe head out for dinner in Ohakune to celebrate your final night in New Zealand.
5 Waitomo / Auckland
Travel back to Auckland this morning, stopping at the Waitomo Caves on the way. Maybe explore the subterranean system of caverns and passageways that are illuminated by thousands of glow worms. This afternoon, maybe set off on a short walk through forested gorges, past natural sculpted cliffs and under low limestone arches along the Ruakuri Bushwalk. When you arrive in Auckland, your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Deal number: 21826600
Walk New Zealand's Tongariro Crossing
Intrepid
From 23/10/2026 to 21/03/2028
New Zealand
5-day tour
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