where is the tongariro crossing
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park is a tramping track in New Zealand, and is among the most popular day hikes in the country.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.ntil 2007 the crossing was called the Tongariro Crossing, but this was changed to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing to better reflect the terrain. Almost the entire length of the crossing is in volcanic terrain with no vegetation and fully exposed to weather â at moderate altitude.