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Walks and hiking

Free trails through the Redwoods and Whirinaki, the Tarawera Trail along the lake, and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing — 19.4 km and a long day, two hours south.

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Rotorua
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Rotorua

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Rotorua means a 2.5-hour drive, a fixed shuttle window, and a 19.4km walk. Here's what a day trip really involves.

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