New Zealand's Best Hike Tongariro Alpine Crossing Travel Vlog
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Date: 2019-09-05
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flyfishernz
Thanks for the message of being prepared, the weather can change here in an instant and lots of people rip up their feet walking the crossing in jandals. Once I did the crossing in April and the weather was nice until we reached the top of the devils staircase and the platue where the visibility dropped to around 10m, the wind picked up and it began to sleet. We hid under a rock for shelter and got all our wet weather gear on then hightailed it back down the devils staircase to the carpark. Don't take any risks no matter how good you think you are, you'd be surprised how many call outs Land SAR gets from the crossing from unprepared trampers in over their head.
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Thanks for the message of being prepared, the weather can change here in an instant and lots of people rip up their feet walking the crossing in jandals. Once I did the crossing in April and the weather was nice until we reached the top of the devils staircase and the platue where the visibility dropped to around 10m, the wind picked up and it began to sleet. We hid under a rock for shelter and got all our wet weather gear on then hightailed it back down the devils staircase to the carpark. Don't take any risks no matter how good you think you are, you'd be surprised how many call outs Land SAR gets from the crossing from unprepared trampers in over their head.
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King Country Kiwi
I am Ngati Tuwharetoa descent and my family home is only 30 minutes drive from here. Our history differs for these mountains. As a punishment for helping our neighbour tribes and fighting the British during land wars the NZ government annexed these lands. If we refused then they were going to claim all our ancestral land around Taupo also. What is one to do. The govt has since paid reparation in money but we are still custodians and watch from afar unless we need to object. Nice trek also. Isnt that lake Rotoira, I dont think Taupo was that close. That is where the Haka Ka Mate, Ka Mate was composed. Did you go there at all?
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I am Ngati Tuwharetoa descent and my family home is only 30 minutes drive from here. Our history differs for these mountains. As a punishment for helping our neighbour tribes and fighting the British during land wars the NZ government annexed these lands. If we refused then they were going to claim all our ancestral land around Taupo also. What is one to do. The govt has since paid reparation in money but we are still custodians and watch from afar unless we need to object. Nice trek also. Isnt that lake Rotoira, I dont think Taupo was that close. That is where the Haka Ka Mate, Ka Mate was composed. Did you go there at all?
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Princess Wears Hiking Boots
Nicely filmed & great info. If you have time consider a side trip up to Mt Tongariro. Other interesting facts - Mt Ngauruhoe is Mt Tongariro's parasitic strata volcano and the Emerald Lakes are Craters too Hiking boots, gaiters and hiking poles help heaps to negotiate the slippery slope towards the Emerald Lakes. The TAC is one of New Zealand's best day hikes, along with the Summit hike to Mt Ruapehu. NZ has some spectacular formatted multi-day hikes too. Ciao.
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Nicely filmed & great info. If you have time consider a side trip up to Mt Tongariro. Other interesting facts - Mt Ngauruhoe is Mt Tongariro's parasitic strata volcano and the Emerald Lakes are Craters too Hiking boots, gaiters and hiking poles help heaps to negotiate the slippery slope towards the Emerald Lakes. The TAC is one of New Zealand's best day hikes, along with the Summit hike to Mt Ruapehu. NZ has some spectacular formatted multi-day hikes too. Ciao.
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therealchickentender
Lived in NZ for a little over a year. Trekked this beaut in the first month and it kicked my ass. Did it again about 10 months later and felt like I wanted to turn around at the end go back over: ) The trick was a fast descent (and probably the fog during the Devil's Stair that masked how much further you had to go so you didn't think about it)
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Lived in NZ for a little over a year. Trekked this beaut in the first month and it kicked my ass. Did it again about 10 months later and felt like I wanted to turn around at the end go back over: ) The trick was a fast descent (and probably the fog during the Devil's Stair that masked how much further you had to go so you didn't think about it)
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Boon Lee
I have lived in this country for more than 12 years now and I have yet to do this After watching this video, I will get my whole family to do it soon Can't wait for your debrief video and will put first item on the things to bring list now: sandwich it is This is so awesome
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I have lived in this country for more than 12 years now and I have yet to do this After watching this video, I will get my whole family to do it soon Can't wait for your debrief video and will put first item on the things to bring list now: sandwich it is This is so awesome
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Robin Ram
The longest hike I've done was 13-miles. the one you two just did was more strenuous and makes for a great memory/adventure Well done Definitely, a hearty meal and recuperating in a hot springs or even just a nice hot bath, is more than well deserved
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The longest hike I've done was 13-miles. the one you two just did was more strenuous and makes for a great memory/adventure Well done Definitely, a hearty meal and recuperating in a hot springs or even just a nice hot bath, is more than well deserved
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TenZen
Converse? Reminded me of one wet May when I was canoeing backcountry in Algonquin Park, Canada. Watched as these young Asian students attempted to portage over rugged terrain wearing only flip flops. Ya, that's an awesome way to snap an ankle.
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Converse? Reminded me of one wet May when I was canoeing backcountry in Algonquin Park, Canada. Watched as these young Asian students attempted to portage over rugged terrain wearing only flip flops. Ya, that's an awesome way to snap an ankle.
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Damien Garrett
Use to go to Tongariro a fair bit when I use to live in Auckland and that was when one could stay at Ketetahi hut. Before it got damaged in 2012 from the Te Mari. Can remember seeing the odd person hear and there
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Use to go to Tongariro a fair bit when I use to live in Auckland and that was when one could stay at Ketetahi hut. Before it got damaged in 2012 from the Te Mari. Can remember seeing the odd person hear and there
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portia331
Great vid, beautiful location. Glad you've emphasised the need to be prepared and respect the land. The weather on the crossing can change in a minute and go from sunny to snow so you do have to be prepared
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Great vid, beautiful location. Glad you've emphasised the need to be prepared and respect the land. The weather on the crossing can change in a minute and go from sunny to snow so you do have to be prepared
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Nynke K
Awesome and beautiful And Carrie is right: always overpack for a hike in the mountains You never know when you might get stuck for the night because you get lost in the fog or a storm, or break your ankle.
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Awesome and beautiful And Carrie is right: always overpack for a hike in the mountains You never know when you might get stuck for the night because you get lost in the fog or a storm, or break your ankle.
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