You Won't Believe The TONGARIRO CROSSING! (#1 Day Hike In New Zealand) | Taupo Trippin [ Ep 02 ]

The Tongariro Crossing hike in Tongariro National Park in New Zealand is one of the best day hikes in the world and it was EPIC! It's a 20km alpine crossing through an active volcano zone that you just have to... ✪ Want the best New Zealand travel tips for your trip? danegerandstacey.com/nzguide ⬇ More Below ⬇
Welcome to another travel vlog from New Zealand, in the amazing Tongariro National Park, where we finally ticked off one of the best day hikes in the world - The Tongariro Alpine Crossing Hike!
The Tongariro crossing is a 19.4km hike through an active volcano zone.. "rich in both cultural identity and dramatic, awe-inspiring natural scenery. Unique landforms, including the volcanic peaks of Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu ensure the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is considered a world-renowned trek."
The thing that has really stuck with us about the hike is the changing landscapes. You may have spotted on the signs we filmed the various stopping points and sections of the hike - every single one of those individual 30-60 minute sections is like a completely different New Zealand adventure we've had. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing really is a combination of all of the absolute best elements of a hike in one day!
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| C H A P T E R S
0:00 Intro
1:47 Pre-Hike Check
2:30 Final Preparations
3:07 Meeting Our Guide
3:26 Starting The Hike
4:41 To Soda Springs
6:36 To South Crater
8:32 To Red Crater
10:15 Lunch Stop
11:34 Emerald + Blue Lakes
12:36 The Final Stretch
14:14 The Reward
15:23 DED
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[@karendoody4581]

yay...something to watch in Auckland while in lockdown

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yay! Hope you're hanging in there - we're already missing adventures 💔

[@sherillfranke1846]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks for watching and commenting 😊

[@JustinBrehm]

What a great video Dane&Stacey. Always great to have a guide hiking in an unknown area but the scenery there looked amazing n I'm sure even better being there.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We're so glad we had a guide, especially in those wintery conditions! Thanks for watching as always 😊

[@Roadmap2Adventures]

Wow this hike looks amazing! The views are incredible. Thanks for sharing! 🥰

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The views are just crazy, felt like another planet! Thanks for watching 😊 and taking the time to comment!

[@joayres5264]

Wow 😍 looks absolutely amazing! Great escapism here in lockdown #2, thanks guys 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad we could bring you some escapism! Hope you're hanging in there for round 2 lockdown

[@rob1971]

Looks like you'd an awesome day of it guys - well done! I really need to tick this one off my list!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Rob! It was epic, you definitely need to tick this one off when you get the chance :)

[@151skippy]

Wow, what a stunning video, absolutely awesome!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks so much 😊 Appreciate the love

[@zoemorrison07]

These views were astronomical! The lakes! The blue and the emerald 😍😍 how beautiful they came across on camera, so I could only imagine what they’d be like in real life. Wow!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You're so right, it's even more amazing in real life!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Thank you for your incredible effort to remind us every day how precious this life is. We need reminding. And this channel makes it so much easier & fun. Thanks to everyone involved........huge subs from us!!!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw! What a lovely comment, thank you! 😊

[@shanep4]

Amazing vid guys the best yet! Thanks for letting us experience it in these restrictive times, booking trip there now ))

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The best yet? We'll take it!! Thanks Shane :) You won't regret it, it's even more amazing in person!

[@rodrigocarvalho7509]

That looks epic! So happy you filmed this one! Cheers!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks so much for watching & commenting :)

[@russellfoos5560]

You two continue to amaze the rest of us with your incredible photography of your amazing country. Your spirit and incredible joy of life are true inspirations in these times. A job extremely well-done!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks so much Russell! These words mean more to us than you know - really appreciate your kindness 💛

[@christinawong7093]

Glad you took a guide on your hike! Great idea💡

[@DanegerAndStacey]

If it was summer we'd be confident to do it alone but definitely a good idea to have a guide in winter 😊

[@travelertrome8449]

I think my jaw was on the floor during this whole vlog, you guys! Such stunning beauty! I'm sure seeing it on my phone does the real thing no justice. Good to do this while you're still young and fit! Cold beers at the end..perfect!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We call that a win! My (stacey) knee was definitely feeling it by the end 😂 didnt feel young or fit at all!

[@gillowens24]

This places so beautiful I love snowing mountains and lakes

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We always thought we were summer only people until recently! Now we love snowy mountains and lakes too

[@rafaandruch8317]

I'm watching and I'm impressed with how extra this channel became through the years, its like a reality TV meets travel channel with very cool i mean shots, music, knowledge ... So extra, great to watch.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

As long as you mean extra in a good way not a boujee way, we'll take it 😂 thank you!

[@rafaandruch8317]

@@DanegerAndStacey in a very good way :)

[@AlwaysAnAdventureWithKids]

We did this walk last summer and it is our favorite in NZ. Glad you got a good weather we also had to wait a for good weather so best to keep a few days open for the Hike.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Great advice, we completely agree. Glad you enjoyed it too!

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

I cannot wait to do this walk. Love how excited you both get and how appreciative of life. Such a boost watching these. End shot made me giggle. Are you sure it was the hike you were referring to ……?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Its honestly AMAZING!! Haha gave us a giggle too watching it back

[@robertmaddelena7890]

Nice video. And Epic hike. Keep trucking.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Robert, appreciate thhat!

[@ianlove3]

Great hike guys your so lucky.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Such an epic hike!

[@ketkanyapakjaroen661]

Nice video again thanks 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you 😊

[@katajha831]

Great video. I sure hope you made it home safe before lock down.,

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We did, thankfully! These videos are slightly behind our real lives

[@katajha831]

@@DanegerAndStacey I figured. Stay safe. You all got this!

[@PayelBasak1509]

Thank you for sharing this video. My husband and I went to NZ for our honeymoon just to do this hike. I hope the world heals soon and we can go back to NZ ( from US).

[@DanegerAndStacey]

What an awesome way to celebrate your honeymoon! We hope the world heals soon too (from lockdown in NZ 💔)

[@JacksMilkyMoo]

Amazing! You had incredible weather. You should tackle it mid winter (with Adrift), when its full snow conditions - its absolutely mind blowing. Nice to see Hiro pop up at the end of your vlog - he's guided us twice in winter on Tongariro, he's great!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That would be EPIC! We would 100% do it mid winter 🙌 Hiro and Stew were absolutely amazing, happy to hear you had a similar experience.

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

Wow, what a beautiful view of the lake at the top of the red crater. The lakes are just incredible!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Arent they amazing 😍 The first Emerald Lake was frozen solid too - so so cool!

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

@@DanegerAndStacey that sounds so cool!

[@dzl0707]

Cool guys

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@shania7514]

Absolutely amazing! The views were incredible and can't wait to do this hike when the Aussie and NZ border opens up again 😍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Please do! You will love it, it's genuinely so incredible

[@hjsuhaimi]

Can’t wait to start hiking again, nice video

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hope you can soon!

[@theschofieldadventures1157]

Wow amazing video guys Sorry I have not watched some of your old videos been away celebrating my 40th bday Hope your both are well So great to see you guys again

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw you're forgiven 😜 Hope you had an amazing 40th birthday! We're happy you're back 😊

[@theschofieldadventures1157]

@@DanegerAndStacey thank you guys hope your both safe with this Covid-19 that’s going on atm Perth is safe atm but feel sorry for Sydney and Melbourne they have it bad atm and my sister in-law she tells me NZ has had a few more people come down with the COVID-19 Fingers crossed we can work this out and get better.

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

What a place to walk! Epic! (And you got beer too...)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank goodness for the beersies at the end!

[@beeohel6787]

Well ye definitely deserved those beers in the end 😘 Nothing else to say only another awesome video 👍love from🇮🇪💚🍀😘

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We're not gonna argue with that - we definitely earned those beersies 😂

[@nikkilogan7726]

I cannot believe how awesome Tongariro crossing is... It feels like Everest 2.0 🏔️ It was a perfect day to hike for you guys. Adds another bucketlist to my adventure soon. Thanks guys 😎🇳🇿💖🏔️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It felt like Everest to us 😂 No doubt it's only a teeny tiny version of it! Maybe we should aim to do Base Camp? Yay! Glad this one made the cut 😊

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

My crampon/tampon joke aside, I LOVED this video, it was well worth the wait and fully lived up to expectations. That hike is definitely my number 1 thing to do when I make it to NZ. The variety is just astonishing from the emerald lakes, volcanic landscapes and forest at the end, not to mention the views!!!! I hadn't realised just how well sign posted the whole thing is though. That post at 8:35 was just NUTS!!! When I saw on the news that NZ had gone into a lockdown, I immediately thought of you both - hope you guys are ok and have everything you need to see you through it! Thank you for such an awesome video ❤️🥾🥾❤️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Best joke ever 😂 Aw that makes us SO happy! You're definitely our biggest hike enthusiast so if you're impressed, that's how we know it's good! We think you'll absolutely love this hike, its definitely worthy of the number 1 spot on your list. We're all good thank you - back at home in lockdown sadly. Hope you're well too, thank you for your support as always 😊 Means the world!

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw what an epic hike. Scary at parts with snow icy bits. Fantastic footage 🥰 😂😂😂😂 you both flaking out on top of the bed , i bet you were happy but very tired 😜 Hope your both okay. Heard New Zealand was in lockdown 🥺

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It was absolutely amazing but wow we were so tired by the end! Sadly, we are back in lockdown again 💔 We had so many fun adventured planned to share with you, hopefully we can still make them happen once this passes again.

[@lunarighetti2117]

This hike was my favorite thing ever in New Zealand 🥰 Only downside, after 8h of hike, going back to an 8 people dorm and finding out there was an EXTREMELY loud snorer in the room was not the best to rest ahahaha

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Wow! Stunning hike! The views of the lake from the top were amazing! Cheers to the legend that brought the beers! Great video guys! Thanks for the reminder, KZbin didn’t send one! ~Cara 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Absolute legend! We've never been so happy to see a beer in our entire lives 😂 What's up with KZbin not sending notifications, that's so annoying! Not sure if you've been sent one for the vlog we uploaded last night then?

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

@@DanegerAndStacey nothing like a nice cold brew!!! NO! This is happening more and more I have to look up my channels. We always hit the bell & like button. I’ll have to look it up! Have you noticed comments being deleted too? We found that on our channel. Looking forward to the video, you guys ROCK we love your adventures! ❤️~Cara

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

You guys are incredible. Dane your vlogging is stunning. Stacey you make it shine as the communicator. . If you come to the states , Harriet and I (Jim) would like to host you in Richmond Va. Lots to do here. Hope to make it there soon .Thank you very much for what you do.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww!! Thank you so much, that means a lot. That's such a kind offer, let's hope we're able to travel again soon (not looking likely though) - from lockdown in Auckland

[@Koensol]

Great video and really nicely filmed. Got quite a bit of inspiration from it :) May I ask what camera you filmed with?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks! GH5 and a GoPro

[@Love_rainy_days]

Nice video of a great hike Thanks guys Cheers from the Olympic Peninsula. 🥂🧔

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad you enjoyed this one - appreciate your comments as always :)

[@unSTEVOED]

Thanks for sharing - this is a tramp I’m hoping to due later on in the year, and after watching this I’m amping to get down there! You guys are great presenters by the way 🤙

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Have fun! And thanks so much, we appreciate that

[@DominikSchwind]

Oh, wow. I remember that walk from back in the 90s. Seems like they built up the trail quite a bit since then.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We've heard this from a few people, it was more built up than we were expecting too.

[@cryptodownunder1806]

my hometown .... i miss you!!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hope this brought back some good memories for you 😊

[@cryptodownunder1806]

@@DanegerAndStacey so many memories .. watched it with a huge smile ... Thanks guys 😊

[@vickie3272]

Love this . I want to go to NZ with the people I love kost and make beautiful memories together

[@DanegerAndStacey]

This is beautiful! We hope you get to soon

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

Awesome video, wish I was there. However, the twee intro music from 2003, not sure about that lool.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it 😊 Ah well, can't please everyone who has a negative opinion - we like it!

[@jackieking1522]

Total miss of the Red crater!!

[@williamcarter361]

I was there in 98, would love to do it again.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Wow, bet its changed a bit since then! Hope you get to visit again soon :)

[@ibnukaryadi9821]

Love your laugh, cute couple... 🤩

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks!

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

Yey!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

YAAAY!

[@timharris1261]

Hi guys, thanks for the video, the trip looks great and we can't wait to try ourselves, just wondering what time of the year you did the track?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

This was in May, so juuuust before it got really snowwy

[@ongjoyce6030]

Great video Danger and Stacey👍👍👍 Did you pack your own lunch?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Nope, lunch is included!

[@ongjoyce6030]

Great! Thanks and God bless you two❣️

[@janvandenberg5758]

I did this hike on 2nd of november 2022, it was epic!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yay!

[@wolfriderpack]

🗻🗻

[@olgaskolastica8801]

Hello.. I plan to visit Auckland this early Jan 24. Seems this Tongariro is nice place. What month did you do this hike..? Will Jan be cold & snowing like on your video..? What gear do I need to prepare? I’ll be coming from Sydney so I know what to bring. Thanks heaps

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sorry for the super delayed reply! This is quite the drive from Auckland, but if you do it this time of year there won't be all this snow - it will be sunny though! LOTS of sunscreen

[@Hamzakhan-dt3gv]

Nice video

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you!

[@Hamzakhan-dt3gv]

@@DanegerAndStacey you’re welcome

[@catherineb6561]

WOW it looked like you were on another planet

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's exactly how it felt 😍

[@priyakumar1203]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😊😊😊

[@dorrinasefi9400]

What time of the year was this

[@cassymonteath6955]

Hi Friends, not sure if you mentioned this somewhere, but what month did you do the hike? Trying to get an idea of weather for when I give it a crack in the next couple of months!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

This was in May, so right before it got crazy cold. Might be worth reaching out to Stew and you could ask about seasons and best times

[@cassymonteath6955]

@@DanegerAndStacey amazing :) I'm planning it for my 30th! I've already booked with Adrift on your recommendation!

[@paullin486]

Great scenery. Just wondering how to do the private business in that bare landscape and the cold? 😂

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Good question! From memory there was 2, maybe 3, toilet stops and Stu and the team make sure to let you know how far to the next one 😂

[@dibti0]

What shoes is Stacey wearing? They look SO comfy!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

They're North Face - not sure on the particular name sorry but from memory they were the 'version 3' and 6 months later I went and got the 'version 4' which are a bit more comfortable :)

[@lailaagrado]

Poor Stacey! Looks knocked! :'(

[@DanegerAndStacey]

SO tired! And my knee was so sore, but it was worth it!

[@Sugi1971]

Behind you in the picture looks like a volcano covered by snow.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's exactly what it is 😊

[@simzM8]

what date did you hike?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Just the main one from the Chateau side

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Crampons.... what tampons should really have been called! 🤣

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 Couldn't agree more - Stace

[@dzl0707]

I am so tired

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hope you got some sleep 😂