Tongariro Alpine Crossing Weekend

Greetings Everyone - On Friday, Saturday and Sunday we will travel to Ohakune and stay at the Serac Ski Club, Ohakune. and do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing offers a breathtaking journey through diverse landscapes, including volcanic terrain, emerald lakes, and panoramic vistas. It's a chance to challenge yourself physically while immersing in the raw beauty of New Zealand's wilderness. The experience promises unforgettable memories and a profound connection with nature.

On Sunday we will walk Kinloch to Kawakawa Bay (return).

Duration: About 8 hours hike including stops.
Distance: Approx 20km on Saturday and 9km on Sunday.
Difficulty: 2.75 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
What the scale means

Numbers of Attendees: 12
Costs: Car Poolers - $75 per person
Accommodation: $25per person per night
Group Dinners (2) and Group Breakfasts (2): $70 per person

Shuttle to Hike Start and Return: $55 per person (You pay direct)
https://tongarirocrossingshuttles.co.nz/tongariro-alpine-crossing/
Use the Pickup point as "The park and ride at the end of Findlay Street"

Choose Date: Saturday Saturday Dec 7th
Choose Time: 07:15

● PLEASE: No smoking, animals, children or guests.

● First Timers & Regulars:
Welcome First Timers to Auckland Global Trekkers, we look forward to meeting you. We ask Everyone to bring a gold coin donation ($1 or $2) to help pay for the website and more safety equipment for the group. You can also pay online. The Bank Account is: 12-3430-0791504-00
Many thanks

● Important Notes:
This event will be moved to following weekend if the weather is bad.
You MUST bring clothes for winter trekking.

In case you don't read the DOC notes - bring toilet paper for the hike - there is none in the toilets.

● Health and Safety Information:
All Auckland Global Trekkers organisers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold NO responsibility or liability for any injury, or loss suffered during the events organised. Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.

● Preparation is the key to having a good day:

• Check the weather
• Do you have the correct clothing and shoes?.
• Bring Food for your Breakfast/Lunch.
• Do you know where the meeting places are?

● Meeting Places:
- Any of the stops travelling South or
- Serac Ski Club. 4 Karo St, Ohakune.

● Carpooling:

• I will inform you who is driving and who is a passenger and the suburbs the drivers are located in. You make contact and arrange.
• Just ANSWER the RSVP question.

● Time Guideline: Times are Approx.
Friday
09:00 - Leave Auckland CBD - Each Car to decide time to leave.
10:30 - 11:00 - Village Cafe - Whatawhata - Breakfast/Morning Tea/Toilets
11:30 - 12:30 - Mangakara Nature Walk
13:20 - 14:20 - Stoked Eatery - Te Kuiti - Lunch/Toilets
16:30 - Arrive Serac Ski Club. 4 Karo St, Ohakune (approx)
Group Dinner

Saturday
Group Breakfast
05:30 - 06:30 - Breakfast and Get Ready.
06:30 - Leave Serac Ski Club for Shuttle
07:15 - Catch the Shuttle to hike start from National Park

16:00 - Hike Finishes (Approx)
Group Dinner

Sunday
Group Breakfast
08:30 - Leave Ohakune (Pack a lunch)
10:30 - Arrive Kinloch Store - Morning Tea/Toilets
11:00 - Kinloch to Kawakawa Bay Walk
12:00 - Lunch at High Point
13:30 - Arrive back Kinloch Store for break/toilets
13:45 - Leave Kinloch
16:00 - Rangiriri Hotel - Refreshements
17:00 - Leave Rangiriri Hotel
18:30 - Arrive CBD

● Maps and More Information:

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/waikato/places/pirongia-forest-park/things-to-do/mangakara-nature-walk/
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/taupo-area/things-to-do/kawakawa-bay-tracks/

● Hike Description & Directions:
Please read this - https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/tongariro-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/tongariro-alpine-crossing/

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LWxqsr46o2f5LrHb6

https://tongarirocrossingshuttles.co.nz/tongariro-alpine-crossing/

● Refunds:
Refunds will not be issued if you change your mind - Feel free to use the "Comments" section to sell your ticket to someone else.

● Capture the Moment:
Share your best photos of the day. With a chance to be featured on our Instagram Account.

● Bring:

• Suitable Clothing for Spring or Winter conditions
• Shoes suitable for track walking.
• sun and emergency rain protection
• Warm clothing plus gloves and hat.
• first-aid items.
• Swimming is optional at Kawakawa Bay.

● Notes:

• It is safer and generally more fun to hike together as a group. We aim to do this with stops at all track junctions for group to regather.
• We aim to leave exactly on time, and we will NOT wait for late people.
• See you for a great long weekend - Chris and Team