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Red Crater

Waikato

About

Red Crater is a mountain in Waikato, New Zealand, with its summit at about 6,130 ft (1,868 m) above sea level. It stands inside Tongariro National Park. Mapped trails that come within about half a mile of the top include Mount Tongariro Summit Route, Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Mangatepopo Track. The nearest town is Tūrangi, about 13 miles southwest of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Tongariro, Rotopaunga and Mount Ngāuruhoe. For camping, Whaihohonu campsite is within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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Summit elevation

6,129 ft

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Red Crater

Waikato

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