The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the most beautiful hikes in the world. During 19.4 kilometers you’ll walk through solidified lava flows, stare at active volcanoes and be amazed by fabulous lakes. Here are my pictures of this fantastic trail.
The beginning of Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Flowers and plants growing on ancient lava flows
Ancient lava flows
A nice waterfall shortly after the beginning of Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
A waterfall in the bottom right corner, just before starting the climb to South Crater
Ancient lava flows
Tongariro Alpine Crossing: walking through ancient lava flows
Ancient lava flows
View from the South Crater
Mount Ngauruhoe during the climb to the South Crater
Climbing to the South Crater in the middle of the fog
Thick fog on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Mount Ngauruhoe
Mount Ngauruhoe seen from South Crater
The summit of Mount Ngauruhoe
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing can be crowded sometimes…
Red Crater, the highest point of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
A zoom into Red Crater
Mount Ngauruhoe and South Crater
Blue Lake seen from Red Crater
The Emerald Lakes behind the fog
Emerald Lakes
Emerald Lakes
Emerald Lakes
Fumarole next to the Emerald Lakes
The Mordor from Lord of the Rings…
Emerald Lakes
Emerald Lakes
Red Crater and Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Blue Lake
A huge solidified lava flow and Mount Ngauruhoe on the left
Red Crater and Mount Ngauruhoe
The last part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, with Lake Rotoaira and Lake Taupo in the background
Fumarole, Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Fumarole, Tongariro Alpine Crossing
A little waterfall close to the end of Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Lake Taupo seen from Turangi
