Emerald Lakes Tongariro Alpine Crossing North Island New Zealand
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park is one of New Zealand's most spectacular walking tracks, and is considered the most popular one-day walk in New Zealand. The Tongariro National Park is a World Heritage site which has the distinction of dual status, as it has been acknowledged for both its natural and cultural significance. The crossing passes over the volcanic terrain of the multi-cratered active volcano Mt Tongariro, passing the eastern base of Mt Ngauruhoe The full distance of the track is around 12 miles The three volcanoes in the area are all highly active and the terrain reflects this The famous lakes and pools on the walk are deeply coloured by the volcanic minerals dissolved in them.
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