Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Mount Ngāuruhoe Summit Route

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1.0 mi
round trip: 2,083 ft
climb: 7,415 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Mount Ngāuruhoe Summit Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Tongariro National Park. It runs between about 5,390 ft and 7,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,050 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Raurimu, about 13 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Ngāuruhoe, Mount Ngāuruhoe and Mount Tongariro. For camping, Whaihohonu campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Tongariro Alpine Crossing · Mount Tongariro Summit Route · Upper Tama Lakes Track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mount Ngāuruhoe Summit Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.