S03E09 | Solo Hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit Part One // New Zealand Great Walks

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

What do you think of the scenery on this part of the track? Does it make you want to hike here? Let me know below!

[@paulhardiman4602]

One day hopefully post covid!!

[@whenindoubtgohiking8074]

I had decided no more multiday hikes in New Zealand as I am going back to the States in about a month and a half and have already cleaned all my gear for the trip back. Watching this has me second guessing that desicion.

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Oh no Tim! Yes, sorry about that! But remember this was back over Easter, so the weather is not likely to be as forgiving at the moment.. perhaps that will help you make a final decision :D

[@whenindoubtgohiking8074]

@@LongWhiteGypsy yeah, but I figure I should do the things I want to do while I have the chance. I am sure I will kick myself later if I do not attempt more hikes in New Zealand. Pretty sure I will not be back for a long time.

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice hiking and video. Some beautiful views there. Thank you for sharing, and you have a wonderful week.

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate you stopping by! Proud to share it with you :D

[@NickandRachel]

Beautiful location! Thanks for sharing

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

You're very welcome, I've been really proud to present this one to everyone!

[@NickandRachel]

@@LongWhiteGypsy 🙂

[@perrymartin5529]

Very Pretty and four seasons in one day.

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Thanks Perry! Yes, weather can get pretty wild in this kind of terrain. Nice to be able to show people this.

[@asylumman]

Lovely, thanks LWG. Having had to turn back on my first attempt at this track, I spent the next day walking the Soda Stream track. Beginning from the visitors centre, it is a super easy loop. I enjoyed it so much that, rather than walk down the road back to the visitors centre, I retraced my steps and enjoyed seeing the volcanoes under the late afternoon light.

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Sorry that you had to turn back on this one, but sometimes it's better to stay safe! Yes, I have also done that track, although I think you mean the Silica Rapids? You're right though, a very easy grade and awesome bad-weather alternative!

[@katehinvest9191]

Brings back memories of doing the crossing back in March. Definitely keen to do it again!

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

That would have been around the same time as I was doing this track, as this was over Easter!

[@weka6533]

Can’t wait for part 2 now

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Haha you'll have to be patient!

[@gymrat2647]

Brings back memories of walking up the Devils staircase in late winter. Can’t remember which month on the way to walking up Mt Nqauruhoe . Only made it half way up. Due not having and climbing gear on me at the time.

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Glad to have sparked the reminiscence for you Damien! Sounds like you had quite the adventure!

[@binman5233]

Yes, you are quite right the Silica Rapids. Thank you.

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Haha you're welcome :)

[@Paul-travl]

Cant wait to go back to North Island to do that one

[@gymrat2647]

Use to go there lots when I was younger and living in Auckland. Pretty special place with lots of amazing views. While walking though old lava fields etc.

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Yes, it's such a special place to hike! Such a different and unique environment. Where are you based Paul?

[@parisrose8173]

Thanks Gypsy, really lovely dream-like sequences. HESR. ... oh p.s. i'm guessing, but there is a good chance "anon anon" is a bot, that's a lot of zpack talk.

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Thanks Paris, glad you enjoyed and hope you're keeping well (it's been a little while!). P.S. Re: Anon Anon, yes I already had my suspicions, have since reported the comments this user has left. Thanks for looking out for me!

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

You got a good day, you must have done before winter?

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

Yes this was back at Easter time this year!