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Be prepared for your day with this advice. With limited parking near to the access points for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the best way to get to and from the hike is with a shuttle. Here's how to arrange your Tongariro Alpine Crossing transport.

Find out what to do, where to stay and how to plan your trip to this UNESCO Dual World Heritage Area.

Below is a map that shows the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on the North Island of New Zealand, with the start and end points of the epic day hike, the recommended car park, and major attractions along the track.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing can be hiked in either direction, but it is recommend that you start from Mangatepopo Car Park at the southwest end of the track and finish at Ketetahi Car Park at the northeast end of the track.

It is easily accessed by road, and is only a 4-5 hour drive from either Auckland or Wellington. The nearest towns are Taumarunui, National Park Village, Ohakune and Tūrangi. The small village of Whakapapa is located within the park. State highways surround the park and lead to key access points.

Here's how to get to the Tongariro National Park. Many travelers to New Zealand hire a car so they can get to remote places easily. The Tongariro National Park is certainly one such remote place! But, it's ringed by highways, so is accessible from the north, south, east, and west.

It is easily accessed by road, and is only a 4-5 hour drive from either Auckland or Wellington. The nearest towns are Taumarunui, National Park Village, Ohakune and Tūrangi. The small village of Whakapapa is located within the park. State highways surround the park and lead to key access points.

Tongariro National Park is located in the central North Island. It is easily accessible by road and is a 4-5 hour drive from both Auckland and Wellington. Whakapapa Village is the main entrance to the park, located on the western side of SH48.

It’s a challenging 12.5 mile one way hike up from forest through lakes, volcanic flows, alpine scenery, and hot springs.

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