Tongariro Alpine Crossing

The driving time from Auckland depends on where you are going to be based while you hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Below are typical driving times to the common townships. Auckland to Turangi: 321 kms， 4.3 hours to drive Auckland to Tongariro National Park: 331 kms。

4.13 hours to drive Auckland to Taupo: 271 kms， 4.30 hour to drive   Regardless of where you base yourself for the crossing， you’ll also need to arrange car parking at Ketetahi and a one way Tongariro Crossing shuttle. ， 3.25 hours to drive Auckland to Ohakune: 358 kms，。