Discover Tongariro: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour.

Experience a hiker’s self-guided audio tour of the widely popular Tongariro Crossing. This tour will take you on a 7 hour journey through this cultural and geographical mecca of New Zealand. During this walk you will see huge craters and colourful lakes while being mesmerised by the beautiful and astounding nature of New Zealand.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.

No admission fees or physical guide included.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey

Available only in English.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Self-paced

Audio files and GPS map

Admission Fees

Transportation

Food/drinks

Audio device

What To Expect

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Some of the amazing sights you will have the opportunity to view include: Mount Ruapehu Soda Springs the Emerald Lakes the Totara Forest

7 hours • Admission Not Included

Mt Ruapehu

Mount Ruapehu is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Discover Tongariro: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Reviews

3.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wasted money
Kevin P,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Absolute waste of money. The app doesnt work and neither do any of the links. Couldn't get hold of anyone for support either.
Bad time downloading the file!!
Garrett T,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
The audio guide was extremely difficult to download - nearly asked for my $$ back. I’ll keep this in mind the next time I want to order this type of service.
Really awesome
victoriapQ8059YG,
Nov 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely stunning scenery if the weather is right - and go to the loo before setting off on the trek! Also remember to download the audio prior to your visit so you don't have any connection issues and because it is far cheaper with no roaming charges. Brilliant commentary I thought and the Maori element was welcomed.
Lovely when clouds parted
surelybassey,
Oct 26, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thought we were mad going up on a misty day with showers. But we were lucky enough to see the emerald lakes for 5-10 minutes. Go loo before the shuttle as the start ones smell pretty bad. It’s long, and steep in parts but the track is clearly cut and it’s not difficult if you are into tramping. I’m wanted to walk faster but the group took a little longer. We completed in 8 hrs. You need waterproof jacket and merino top or polypropylene. Tramping boots can be hired in national park. If you only here 1 day then stay in National Park. Because that’s where most shuttles start and return. $40 return. We found it hard to find an open shuttle place that could do a one way. (Start of season) Last shuttle home was 4:30 pm and we only just made it.