Tongariro Alpine crossing is said to be one of New Zealand most famous one day hikes encompassing a 19.4km excursion beginning with an ascent up the Devil’s Staircase up above the cloud cover leading to spectacular views of volcanoes, craters, thermal vents, and brilliant blue pools. It also has its claim to fame as many of the Lord of the Rings clips were filmed here. The volcano Mt. Ngauruhoe was actually Mt. Doom.
At five past nine we just made it onto the last bus to the crossing and since the hike takes most 6 – 8 hours we were a bit concerned we wouldn’t make it on the final bus back at 5pm. But we impressed ourselves and completed the hike in 5hrs 20min, but we sure felt it the next day with jumbo blisters and sore legs.
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Wow, the water is beautiful. Must be full of minerals. That must have been an awsome hike.
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