About this Event
Have you #gottogetout this winter for some alpine hiking? Join us on one of these iconic New Zealand adventures!
You have the choice to either:
1. Hike the Tongariro Crossing; OR
2. Climb to the Mt Ruapehu crater lake
(both winter alpine conditions)
Both hikes will be guided by local experts Adrift Tongariro - Guided Outdoor Adventures, and hosted by Got To Get Out.
DETAILS
We will leave Friday evening, hike on Saturday and return back to Auckland Sunday (Sunday will also be a backup for the hike in case of bad weather Saturday).
Friday 23 July
4:45pm - Meet up outside Archie Café, Ponsonby
5pm - Departure in our bus
Approx. 11pm - Arrival Whakapapa on-mountain lodge
Saturday 24 July
7am - Crater Climb group meet guides and gear check in Whakapapa. T-crossing group meet up at Adrift Tongariro Base National Park.
5:30pm - Back in the lodge
7pm - Shared dinner
Sunday 25 July
9am - Wake up, breakfast and clean lodge
11am - Drive back to Auckland
Approx. 4pm - Arrival Auckland
(NOTE: Sunday is subject to change - it will be our backup day for hiking if weather is bad Saturday)
TONGARIRO CROSSING
This 19km trek is New Zealand’s best day one-day walk. The track leads up to the saddle between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro. The landscape on Tongariro is peppered with different coloured and shaped craters that have been active at different periods, scoured volcanic rocks, mountain springs and brightly coloured emerald lakes.
The Tongariro Crossing in winter offers the opportunity to walk through the magnificent snow-covered landscape without the summer crowds.
Read more: https://www.adriftnz.co.nz/adrift-specials/tongariro-alpine-crossing-winter-special/
MT RUAPEHU CRATER LAKE
Full day Mt Ruapehu crater lake guided walk for those who like a manageable challenge. Mt. Ruapehu is the highest (2797m) of the three active andesitic volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park. The last eruption on Mt. Ruapehu was in 2007. Join us for lunch on top of the North Island highest volcano from where you can gaze down into the geothermal waters of Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake. Please note this is not a track and is less stable walking than on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
The walk begins at the Whakapapa Ski area at the top of the Bruce Road on Mt. Ruapehu. There may be an option of taking a chairlift up to Knoll Ridge café. This option will depend on the group on the day and if the chairlifts are operating.
Read more: https://www.adriftnz.co.nz/adrift-specials/mt-ruapehu-crater-lake-winter-special/
ACCOMMODATION
You will be staying two nights in bunk beds in an epic on-mountain lodge in Whakapapa. The lodge has a fully equipped kitchen and separate showers and toilets for men/women. The cost for accommodation is included in the ticket price.
GEAR LIST
Included in price (provided by Adrift):
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Helmet
You must bring:
- Lunch
- Water (1-1.5L)
- Personal Medic*tion
- Walking poles (if desired)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Backpack (need to carry water, food, clothes, etc.)
- Hiking boots suitable for crampons
- Warm socks
- Thermal longs and/or lightweight walking trousers
- 3 x warm top lawyers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell, etc)
- Waterproof raincoat
- Warm beanie
- Gloves
- Buff
- On wet/windy days, over-trousers and a change of clothes for after the hike
For the lodge:
- Sleeping bag (mattresses are provided, so no need to bring a sleeping pad)
- Pillowcase
- Torch/headlamp
- Towel
- Food (2 x breakfast, lunch for the hike, 1 x dinner - potluck, snacks)
- Something to share with everyone!
We will do a potluck dinner on Saturday!
FITNESS
Although both adventures are classified as Intermediate-hard, no previous winter outdoor alpine experience is required. Reasonably good level of fitness is required. We will walk at a moderate pace due to limited daylight hours in order to reach key landmarks before dark.
CHECK-IN
Before arrival to the event please sign-in using our werewolf check-in:
www.gottogetout.com/check-in (Make sure whoever you list as your emergency contact, will have their phone on and be able to assist us in an emergency.)
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations with at least 2 weeks notice will be 100% refunded. Cancellations with less then 2 weeks notice will not be refunded.
If you have questions or concerns about your fitness level, please contact [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
archie cafe, 159 Ponsonby Road, Auckland, New Zealand
NZD 330.00 to NZD 350.00