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Mt Ruapehu
Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike
Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike
Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike
Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike

Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike

By Adrift Tongariro
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Overview

Looking for a challenge? Make sure you tick Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau off your list.
Climb above the clouds to see sweeping views of Tongariro National Park and the entire volcanic zone. Have lunch on the summit plateau on New Zealand’s highest volcano from where you can gaze down at the crater lake.

We guide all year, summer and winter, with snow up until the end of December. This is a fantastic snow experience using crampons and ice axes.

Our guides are personable, friendly, qualified and ready to guide you. Adrift provides instruction, transport, equipment and gear hire. We guide every day and guarantee trip departures with wind, rain, snow and even shine.

Activity location

  • Adrift Tongariro
    • 53 Carroll Street, Tongariro National Park
    • 3948, National Park Village, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 53 Carroll Street
    • 53 Carroll Street
    • 3989, National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Thu, 28 Nov
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFootwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD40 free allowance.
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional and qualified guide/s.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll winter equipment. Crampons and ice axes if required for winter conditions.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport between the start & end of the tour and the Adrift Tongariro base (National Park Village)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks, bottled water, or snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAvailable at a surcharge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedReturn accommodation transfers from Taupo CBD, Turangi & Whakapapa Villages available at a surcharge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to trip date to confirm tour departure time and discuss exact timings. +64 7892 2751. Each participant is required to fill out a waiver prior to arriving on site. Look out for your link or QR code in your inbox 3 days before your tour date.
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Tour starts and finishes at the Adrift Tongariro Base. Transport between the Adrift Tongariro base (53 Carroll St, National Park Village)
  • All transfers meet at the Adrift base the morning of the tour where our guides will check everyone in, go over the days trip conditions and assess and provide the required equipment, and additional clothing and boots if needed.
  • Transfers from Taupo CBD, Turangi and Whakapapa Village are available on request for an additional charge. All transfers require a minimum of 2 people.
  • Please note this is not a track and is less stable walking than on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
  • The terrain is uneven and steep in places. It is possible to take the walk as far as Knoll Ridge Cafe if you are concerned about your fitness.
  • During winter and times of snow, surface conditions will vary from day to day. Crampons and ices axes are required and your guide will provide instruction on how to use them correctly.
  • Walking distance is 10 kms return or 7 kms return when the chairlift is utilised. Walking time is about 6-7 hours. This walk requires a good level of fitness.
  • Summer Gear List: Water (1.5-2 litres), Lunch, Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sun hat, sun cream, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots/shoes, walking trousers, 1 light top and 2 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat.
  • Winter Gear List: Water (1-1.5 litres), Lunch, Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sun cream, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots, thermal longs and/or walking trousers & over-trousers, 3 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat, Warm hat and gloves.
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • If you have back, neck, lower back, joint, or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate. You should have good circulation and healthy, unblocked breathing.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Adrift Tongariro
  • 10m
Our base
Mt Ruapehu
  • 8h
A great mountain hiking experience

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAdrift Tongariro
    • 53 Carroll Street, Tongariro National Park
    • 3948, National Park Village, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE53 Carroll Street
    • 53 Carroll Street
    • 3989, National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

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