The strong sun was rising when we boarded the bus (30 NZD round trip) to the trailhead. Tongariro Alpine Crossing has an opinion to be the nicest and the most popular day trek in New Zealand. The path takes you to the pass between two sleeping volcanoes. They say that the path is 19,5 kms long but in the mountains is is better to define the trail by hours of walk – it takes 7 to 9 hours to complete the trek.
Yes, I must tell you that it require a lot off effort (especially climbing “Devil’s Staircase”) but it is worth such en effort. Views are great and I will bring beautifull pictures from this trail. We had excellent weather and visibility. There are also beautiful Emerald Lakes on the way…
After 8 hours on the trail I rached the parking place where the bus was waiting for us. I am happy I did it – it is one of the nicest trekking routes I was walking in my life…
