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Tongariro Alpine Crossing – winter conditions

From early May to late October the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is considered a difficult, expert-level hike. The track can be covered with snow and very icy in sections. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and avalanches may occur.

Alpine skills and equipment, as well as warm and waterproof clothing, are essential to hike the track. See Tongariro Alpine Crossing May – October (winter season) for more information.

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What is the main purpose of your trip?

Note: You do not need a booking for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing if you have a Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk hut or campsite booking. 

Do you plan to use your own vehicle?
How long will your planned activity take?

Note: Parking is restricted to 4 hours, is first come first served and cannot be booked. Consider using a shuttle.

Enter your vehicle plate below to get a permit to park longer than 4 hours. This is not a booking. Car parks are first come first served. 

Is this a rebooking after a cancelled trip?

Contact details

We need your contact details to be able to issue you a parking coupon.

Contact details

These details help us match the provided booking with your visiting group. We also provide essential information about the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

The group leader for each booking will receive both the booking and necessary information on behalf of the group.

Statistical questions

These questions help us better understand our visitors.

Do most of your group normally live/reside in New Zealand?
What is the minimum number of times your group has completed a challenging day hike in a mountainous environment?

Tongariro Alpine Crossing is 20.2 km in an alpine environment. Are you sure this track is the right track for your group? Watch a video to see if it's right for you.

How will your group get to the track start?

There is no parking provided for people doing the full Tongariro Alpine Crossing at Mangatepopo carpark. There's also very limited public parking at Ketetahi road end.

The best way to get to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is by shuttle services.

Can DOC send you a link to an optional survey after your visit? Your responses will help us improve the visitor experience at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.