By Peter Laurenson
The Tongariro Crossing has become internationally famous, seething with day walkers during the warmer months. Since the passing of the worst of Covid 19, those big numbers quickly returned – although now more control is being applied to how many (and in what direction) cross on any given day. Parking options at both ends of the crossing are also now tightly controlled, and cultural sensitivities exert greater influence on what can be done when crossing this spectacular volcanic, alpine landscape. Today, local iwi ask that people respect their requirement for people not to climb to the relatively accessible summits of Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.
