Guided Sunset Tongariro Walk

Fitness level moderate
Intensity level low
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Highlights & inclusions

A two hour guided evening walk
Experience Tongariro National Park at sunset
Experienced guide and navigator
Learn of the geology and New Zealand cultural history
A refreshment at sunset
Take in the sights of the Taranaki Falls tumbling 20 meters over the edge of a large lava flow.
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From $161.00
$141.68AUD
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to experience

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What you can expect

One of Tongariro National Park’s best short walks, the easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain views. A superb way to experience the Tongariro National Park and enjoy this stunning time of day.

The track is in two parts – an upper and lower – which form a loop with the Taranaki Falls around the halfway mark. Enjoy a refreshment while you take in the sights of the Taranaki Falls tumbling 20 meters over the edge of a large lava flow, which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. Your guide will talk about the area with their local knowledge of geology, volcanology and New Zealand cultural history.

Summer tours finish in the golden hour just before sunset, outside summer the tour finishes on or just before sunset. Clients can stay and watch the sunset lighting up a majestic alpine setting after the trip.

This walk is a terrific option for tour groups and individuals short on time or looking to maximize a travel day to or from Tongariro National Park. The 2-hour sunset walk can be moved forward to a 2-hour day walk. This option is only available for groups on application.

Location

53 Carroll St, National Park, NZ 3948

What you need to know

Note
  • Reconfirmation It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base on our toll free number 0800 462 374 or +64 7892 2751 between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to tour date to confirm tour departure time, discuss weather conditions and gear requirements. We highly recommend that single person bookings phone 3 days prior to the trip date to establish if minimum numbers have been met. Waiver Each participant is required to fill out a waiver prior to arriving on site. Look out for your unique link or QR code in your inbox 3 days before your tour date.
Inclusions
  • Professional and experienced guide/s
  • A refreshment
  • $60 clothing and footwear hire allowance
Exclusions
  • Meals are not included in this tour.
  • Accommodation transfers are not available with this tour.
Highlights
  • A two hour guided evening walk within the Tongariro National Park
  • Experience the park at the rare time of sunset with the trusty navigation of an experienced guide
  • Your guide will talk about the area with his local knowledge of geology, volcanology and New Zealand cultural history
  • A selection of tracks to suit the level of ability for the group
  • Sip on a glass of New Zealand wine while you rest and enjoy the sunset
  • A stunning time of day with great sunset lighting in a majestic Alpine setting
Seasons
  • November – February
  • March
  • April – September
  • October
Time
  • November – February Meet at Whakapapa Information Centre: 6:00pm Return: 8:30pm March Meet at Whakapapa Information Centre: 4:30pm Return: 7:00pm April – September Meet at Whakapapa Information Centre: 2:30pm Return: 5:00pm October Meet at Whakapapa Information Centre: 4:30pm Return: 7:00pm
Duration
  • Approximately 2 hours
Location
  • Return transfers from the Adrift Tongariro base 53 Carroll St, National Park Village
Departure Location
  • Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre, Whakapapa Village
What To Bring
  • Gear Requirements Water (1.5-2 litres) Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc) Outdoor shoes with grip Walking trousers 2 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers) Waterproof raincoat Gear Hire Adrift Tongariro has available for hire personal equipment footwear and clothing to supplement that which you don’t have and need including boots, socks, thermal longs, fleece longs, waterproof pants, thermal tops, fleece tops, waterproof tops, warm gloves, warm hats, sun hats, sunglasses, backpacks and walking poles.
Additional Information
  • Fitness Requirements A low level of fitness is required. There are some steps on this walk, if you are concerned about your fitness please let your guide know before commencing the walk, as there are options we can discuss with you. Walking time is about 2 hours including stops and a stop at Taranaki Falls. The walk is 6 kms and our walking pace is about 3 kms per hour which is easily achievable for just about everyone. This walk is suitable for children however for children 0 – 12 years please call Adrift Tongariro for approval.
Terms And Conditions
  • A refund of the tour cost is given to all cancellations made by customers up to 14 days prior to the tour date.
  • Adrift Tongariro has the right to cancel a tour should we consider the weather to cause too high a risk. If Adrift Tongariro cancels due to unsafe forecast or conditions a safe alternate tour will be offered or the customer can choose 1: reschedule for up to 12 months from the original tour date or 2: receive a refund of the tour cost.
  • Health and Safety Weather and Trip Decisions All decisions regarding the departure of the tour are made at the meeting time for that tour at the Adrift Tongariro base. Adrift Tongariro will deem the weather to be unsafe to depart and cancel the tour according to our health and safety operation plans. We do not guarantee reaching the intended objective. Client, guide and staff safety, comfort and enjoyment are taken into consideration when securing the exact route for the day. Monitoring includes:- client health, fitness and wellbeing, weather, track, volcanic risks, avalanche, ice, hypothermia and river levels and conditions and any other environmental conditions. We reserve the right to cancel a trip if we become concerned for any reason for your safety or that of any other person under Adrifts management system. Once the tour has commenced in the event the guide deems that it is not safe to proceed along the intended route because of conditions mentioned above then Adrift Tongariro will guide up to a point and turn the group around for safety. If the group or an individual returns to the start of the tour we make no apology as we are 100% solely ensuring the safety of the individual and the group, and the Adrift Tongariro staff. No refund is offered.
Cancellation Policy
  • Adrift Tongariro accepts no responsibility for the clients use of third party transportation nor any acts of god nor illness or injury, which affects the client’s ability to commence their scheduled tour. No refund or options to reschedule will be made if the client does not call the day prior to the tour date to reconfirm, is late to the scheduled meeting time or does not show up for their scheduled tour. A refund of the tour cost is given to all cancellations made by customers up to 14 days prior to the tour date, booking fee is non refundable. Should the minimum group size not be met a surcharge of an extra person(s) will be charged or the customer can choose 1: reschedule for up to 12 months from the original tour date or 2: receive a refund of the tour cost, booking fee is non refundable. Adrift Tongariro has the right to cancel a tour should we consider the weather to cause too high a risk. If Adrift Tongariro cancels due to unsafe forecast or conditions a safe alternate tour will be offered or the customer can choose 1: reschedule for up to 12 months from the original tour date or 2: receive a refund of the tour cost, booking fee is non refundable.
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
  • Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
  • Reconfirmation It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base on our toll free number 0800 462 374 or +64 7892 2751 between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to tour date to confirm tour departure time, discuss weather conditions and gear requirements. We highly recommend that single person bookings phone 3 days prior to the trip date to establish if minimum numbers have been met.
  • Waiver Each participant is required to fill out a waiver prior to arriving on site. Look out for your unique link or QR code in your inbox 3 days before your tour date.