Guided Sunset Tongariro Walk
Fitness level moderate
Intensity level low
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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or 4 payments of $40.25 with how it works
Free cancellation up to 24 hours 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
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 Information Centre, Whakapapa Village State Highway 48
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
- Terms & Conditions Adrift Outdoors Ltd trading as Adrift Tongariro and Adrift Tongariro Guided Tours. Bookings and Reconfirmation Bookings Bookings are best made online. Confirmation of booking will be emailed and serve as receipt and if applicable GST invoice. Payment in full is taken upon booking. We take all individual and group bookings. Minimum group size is two people. Prices are based on a minimum of two people. If possible and agreeable with all parties, single customers will be placed with a group. Reconfirmation It is essential that all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am – 5:00pm the day prior to the tour date to reconfirm tour departure time and discuss exact timings and weather impacts. We highly recommend that single person bookings phone Adrift 3 days prior to the trip date to establish that minimum numbers have been met. Cancellation and Rescheduling 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. Upgrades from a Basic Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk to a Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk must be completed 14 days prior to the tour date. 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. Tongariro Crossing Group Tours. Group tours have a maximum 9 hour walking duration to meet with our safety protocols. If Adrift Tongariro guides assess clients inability to complete the Tongariro Crossing within this time the client will be advised to return to the start where they will be picked up by Adrift Tongariro and returned to the Adrift Tongariro base. This process is completed at approximately the 2 hour mark. Tongariro Crossing Private Tours. If the Adrift Tongariro guide believes the private party is incapable of completing the Tongariro Crossing within 10 hours then the guide and private party will turn back at a time to ensure completion within 10 hours, this may be a Red Crater return. These times are for the safety of the individual, group and guide. Health, Fitness, Drugs and Alcohol Each participant is required to fill in the online Adrift Tongariro pre-registration and declaration from before arriving at the Adrift Tongariro base and commencing the tour. Adrift Tongariro must be informed of any Medical Physical or Psychological issues which could hinder your or the group’s safety or the ability to complete the walk. We reserve the right to withdraw any person who in our opinion is likely to endanger themselves or others. Adrift Tongariro has the right to safely return a person to the start of the tour should that person not, in the guide’s opinion, meet the physical, mental or general fitness minimum requirement to complete the tour. If an individual is unable to continue the tour, as decided by either the client or the guide, no refund will be given. Adrift Tongariro reserves the right to refuse to guide anyone who in Adrift Tongariro’s opinion is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or is acting in a manner which is disruptive or refuses to take Adrift Tongariro’s directions, no refund will be offered. In the interests of safety and general enjoyment, restrictions may apply in regard to age, level of fitness and standard of health that is required in order to complete the tour. All trips have a minimum clothing policy and equipment requirements that clients must adhere to. If hire gear is damaged from being mistreated due to abrasion, crampon spikes or carelessness, then the person that has hired the item/s is liable to pay for the replacement cost of the item/s. Risk In any adventure activity there is an element of risk involved. Examples in undertaking this activity are: hypothermia, slipping on ice and/or loose terrain, and volcanic eruptions to name some. The staff & management of Adrift Tongariro take all practical steps to manage, mitigate, and at times eliminate, exposure to potential danger. Clients must follow our instructions & use the safety equipment provided at all times. Adults accompanying any person under the age of 18 must ensure that the underage person follows our instructions at all times. We reserve the right to withdraw any person who in our opinion is likely to endanger themselves or others. We also reserve the right to cancel the trip if we become concerned for any reason for your safety or that of another person. You agree to release or indemnify Adrift Tongariro and our staff against any liability we incur to anyone else resulting from your failure to follow our instructions or the failure of any person accompanying you under the age of 18 to follow our instructions. Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Mt Ruapehu: Environmental risks in undertaking this activity include but are not limited to:-Volcanic activity, avalanche activity, hyperthermia and slipping, all of which could result in injury. You are walking on an active volcano with Tongariro has a NZ Volcanic Alert Level of zero and Ruapehu an alert level of 1 both of which are deemed by the Department of Conservation as to be safe for Adrift to conduct commercial activities, however volcanoes can erupt at any time without notice. Child Policy Adrift Tongariro will take children 12 years old and over. Children under 12 years old need approval from Adrift Tongariro. Accommodation Transfers to and from the Adrift Tongariro Base A minimum of two persons are required to operate. An additional service and cost over and above the tour booking and are available with selected guided tours with Adrift Tongariro only. All times listed are approximate and therefore essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am – 5:00pm the day prior to the trip date to confirm transfer pick up time. Return transport between the Adrift Tongariro base and the activity is included in the price. Special offers, in conjunction with Alpine Chalets Specials are based on 2 Adults twin share, minimum 2 nights stay with Alpine Chalets. Specials are for Adults only. Accommodation is subject to availability. Midweek is classed as Monday to Wednesday. Adrift Tongariro’s full terms and conditions apply for the selected guided tour. See Alpine Chalets for full accommodation terms and conditions and cancellation policy. Adrift Tongariro External Endorsements Adrift Tongariro is a registered professional commercial mountaineering, canoeing and biking company, with independently audited safety systems, registered with The Department of Health and Safety – our registration number is AAO869. Adrift Tongariro is also fully Qualmark endorsed and is a Department of Conservation concessioner for the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks. Adrift Tongariro is a member of the tourism industry association New Zealand. Director Stewart Barclay is a member of the New Zealand Outdoor Instructor Association as a qualified alpine, canoe and bush instructor. Warning Under New Zealand law it is extremely unlikely that you will be able to sue anyone if you are injured. In addition, New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme provides only limited assistance to visitors to New Zealand that are injured. We strongly recommend that you have full insurance covering any injury they might suffer, including medical treatment cover, before undertaking this activity. Exclusions To the extent permitted by the law, all our liability for damage to your property, disruption to travel plans, or medical injury is excluded. This exclusion is subject to any rights or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
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.
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-2C8D
- This experience is supplied by Tongariro Crossing Guided Walks
