S03E09 | Solo Hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit Part One // New Zealand Great Walks

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The Tongariro Northern Circuit is one of the ten Great Walks of New Zealand, and I'm currently on a mission to complete all of them! This track, located in the central North Island region, is an adventure through wild and violent volcanic landscape, with some of the most unique terrain you'll find in New Zealand and a traverse of an active volcano.
Join me as I hike the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk in an clockwise direction over 3 days from Whakapapa Village via Mangatepopo, Oturere and Waihohonu Huts. In this episode I journey from Mangatepopo Village in the Tongariro National Park region across and through undulating alpine tussock and volcanic valleys on the Mangatepopo Track before spending the night at Mangatepopo Track. The next day, I attempt the traverse of Mt Tongariro to the highest point at Red Crater (1868m) in strong winds and thick cloud cover.
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@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think of the scenery on this part of the track? Does it make you want to hike here? Let me know below!

@paulhardiman4602 2 жыл бұрын

One day hopefully post covid!!

@whenindoubtgohiking8074 3 жыл бұрын

I had decided no more multiday hikes in New Zealand as I am going back to the States in about a month and a half and have already cleaned all my gear for the trip back. Watching this has me second guessing that desicion.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no Tim! Yes, sorry about that! But remember this was back over Easter, so the weather is not likely to be as forgiving at the moment.. perhaps that will help you make a final decision :D

@whenindoubtgohiking8074 3 жыл бұрын

@@LongWhiteGypsy yeah, but I figure I should do the things I want to do while I have the chance. I am sure I will kick myself later if I do not attempt more hikes in New Zealand. Pretty sure I will not be back for a long time.

@NorwayHikesTrails 3 жыл бұрын

Nice hiking and video. Some beautiful views there. Thank you for sharing, and you have a wonderful week.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I appreciate you stopping by! Proud to share it with you :D

@binman5233 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are quite right the Silica Rapids. Thank you.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Haha you're welcome :)

@gymrat2647 3 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories of walking up the Devils staircase in late winter. Can’t remember which month on the way to walking up Mt Nqauruhoe . Only made it half way up. Due not having and climbing gear on me at the time.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have sparked the reminiscence for you Damien! Sounds like you had quite the adventure!

@asylumman 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely, thanks LWG. Having had to turn back on my first attempt at this track, I spent the next day walking the Soda Stream track. Beginning from the visitors centre, it is a super easy loop. I enjoyed it so much that, rather than walk down the road back to the visitors centre, I retraced my steps and enjoyed seeing the volcanoes under the late afternoon light.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry that you had to turn back on this one, but sometimes it's better to stay safe! Yes, I have also done that track, although I think you mean the Silica Rapids? You're right though, a very easy grade and awesome bad-weather alternative!

@katehinvest9191 3 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories of doing the crossing back in March. Definitely keen to do it again!

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

That would have been around the same time as I was doing this track, as this was over Easter!

@perrymartin5529 3 жыл бұрын

Very Pretty and four seasons in one day.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Perry! Yes, weather can get pretty wild in this kind of terrain. Nice to be able to show people this.

@NickandRachel 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful location! Thanks for sharing

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, I've been really proud to present this one to everyone!

@NickandRachel 3 жыл бұрын

@@LongWhiteGypsy 🙂

@weka6533 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for part 2 now

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Haha you'll have to be patient!

@parisrose5766 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gypsy, really lovely dream-like sequences. HESR. ... oh p.s. i'm guessing, but there is a good chance "anon anon" is a bot, that's a lot of zpack talk.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paris, glad you enjoyed and hope you're keeping well (it's been a little while!). P.S. Re: Anon Anon, yes I already had my suspicions, have since reported the comments this user has left. Thanks for looking out for me!

@Paul-travl 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to go back to North Island to do that one

@gymrat2647 3 жыл бұрын

Use to go there lots when I was younger and living in Auckland. Pretty special place with lots of amazing views. While walking though old lava fields etc.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's such a special place to hike! Such a different and unique environment. Where are you based Paul?