뉴질랜드‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

Beautiful nature within easy reach,

Start your hike as early as you can - on a fine day the summit can get pretty crowded in the late morning/early afternoon.

Be sure to walk around the crater rim of the extinct volcano Eden. It's supposed to be very beautiful up there at sunset, too.🌋

You don't necessarily have to start in Queenstown. We started in Fernhill and found it very nice. You sometimes have to watch out for mountain bikers

Update December 2024: Cathedral Cove is accessible on foot again! A new section of trail has been built.

The volcano is breathtaking...in hot weather and strong sunlight, the climb is quite sporty - be careful of the sun

For many hikers the most memorable part of the remarkable Tongariro Alpine Crossing is the steep descent from the trail’s highest point above Red Crater to the first Emerald Lake. Here the path descends by 150 m (490 feet) for a run of 300 m (980 feet). This equates to a 1:2 slope or a gradient slope percentage of 50%. For some hikers the descent is memorable because it is the most challenging section of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing to negotiate safely. For other hikers the descent is memorable because it is arguably the most exhilarating and exciting part of the trail. For nearly all hikers the descent will be unforgettable! The challenge and excitement of this steep descent is enhanced by the trail having drop offs on both its sides (the right side dropping into Red Crater), by the dramatic volcanic scenery evident everywhere, and by the photogenic emerald lakes that lie invitingly ahead! The steep trail is covered by grey-black basalt scoria, dirt and gravel, and is slippery in places. Hence for the best experience during the descent, concentration and care are advised especially in windy conditions.

Anyone who goes up here will be rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of Auckland.