If time is limited and you are unable to spend the whole day walking the Tongariro Crossing, then the 4-hour Half Day Volcanic Explorer Guided Walk is for you. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Tongariro National Park with this half day tour.
When possible, we will start on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track and head up to Soda Springs before returning to the start. At Soda Springs we give you the option to upgrade to the full day walk and join in with the full day guided party to complete the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
If the Tongariro Alpine Crossing walk is not suitable on the day, we have a menu of smaller walks we can enjoy. We will talk and show you all things relevant to Tongariro and New Zealand including recent and past eruptions, geology, flora and fauna discovery and settlement of NZ.
These are the most popular Tongariro sites we choose from and include in the 4 hours: Lake Rotopounamu, Taranaki Falls, Silica Rapids, Soda Springs, Pukeonake, Whakapapanui River, Tawhai falls, Meads Wall.
Inclusions
- Explore the breathtakingly beautiful volcanic fields of Mount Ruapehu
- Professional and experienced guide
- Return transfers from the Adrift Tongariro base
- $40 of clothing and footwear hire
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Any additional clothing and footwear hire
Extras
- You will have a $40 credit for equipment hire, any further equipment can be hired at an additional cost
- Hotel and city transfers may be available from Whakapapa Village, Turangi, Ohakune and Taupo for an additional costing. You are able to contact the supplier directly to discuss (details on the voucher)
Highlights
- Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Tongariro National Park
- The Professional and experienced guide will offer education and local knowledge of the geology, volcanology, flora, fauna and New Zealand cultural history
- If weather and group conditions permit, walk up to Soda Springs on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track. There are a selection of alternate walking tracks which can be suited to most fitness levels
- If anyone in the group is unable able to walk 4 hours on the Tongariro Crossing Track, the group can choose the option of driving to view points which require less physicality
- Witness scenes like Meads Wall, Taranaki Falls, Lake Rotopounamu, Soda Springs, Pukeonake, Whakapapanui River, Tawhai falls, Silica Rapids. This, of course, is dependant on the track the group followed
Seasons
- Summer: 1 October - 30 April
- Winter: 1 May - 30 September
Time
- Tour starts and finishes at the Adrift Tongariro Base 53 Carroll St, National Park Village.
- Summer meet at 8:00am Return: 12.30pm
- Winter meet at 7:00am Return: 12.30pm
Location
- Return transfers from the Adrift Tongariro base (53 Carroll St, National Park Village)
What To Bring
- Water (1-1.5 liters)
- Sunscreen and Sunglasses
- Backpack per person
- Outdoor shoes with grip
- Walking trousers
- 1 light top
- 2 warm top layers (thermals or fleece are recommended)
- A waterproof raincoat
- Extra layering in winter recommended
Additional Information
- All transfers require a minimum of 2 people
- All departure times are an approximate
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking, however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice