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Half Day Volcanic Explorer Guided Walk
Tour Mt Ruapehu with this half day Volcanic Explorer guided tour. Taking you to some of the best parts of the mountain, book your tour here!
What to expect
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.
What's included
- 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
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
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)
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
