Complete Guide to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Best Hike in New Zealand

We took on the challenge of hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand’s most famous day hike. Staying at Tongariro Holiday Park, we booked a shuttle to drop us at the start and pick us up at the end giving us just 9 hours to finish before the last bus! As inexperienced hikers, we faced tough conditions with bad weather rolling in. We wanted to see the epic Lord of the Rings landscapes, but with thick clouds and strong winds, that wasn’t happening. Join us as we share our experience, walking you through the path and showing what it’s really like to hike this iconic trail! 0:00 - Pre-hike talk 2:27 - Start of Hike (Mangatepopo) 4:43 - Soda Springs Waterfall 6:07 - Devil's Staircase 6:33 - South Crater 7:30 - Red Crater (top) 8:54 - Emerald Lakes & Blue Lake (lunch) 11:41 - Ketetahi Hut & Car Park (Finish) 13:37 - Summary & Review Get the best deals on camper vans in New Zealand https://www.motorhomerepublic.com/new... (affiliate) Book your visit with Department of Conservation https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec... Book your shuttle with Tongariro Expeditions https://www.tongariroexpeditions.com/ Follow our journey around the world https://www.couplenomads.com   / couple_nomads      / @couplenomads   #newzealandroadtrip #tongariro #campervanadventures #travelvlog #camping #newzealand #nzroadtrip #hiking