Crater Lake Walk
Call us free on 0508 Ruapehu (782-734)
Email: info@mtruapehu.com
The Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Experience has got to be one of the best one day guided hikes you can do!
Ascending to one of the five summits of the largest mountains outside of the Southern Alps, you will view the largest Crater Lake on New Zealand’s active Mt Ruapehu volcano. All this while enjoying a leisurely pace, regular stops for rests and informative talks from your guides.
Ruapehu Crater Lake - Trip Details
Meet your guide at the base area of Whakapapa Ski Area for a safety briefing and introduction to the day ahead. Starting out at 1600 meters above sea level, we grab a ride on the chairlifts to 2020 meters above sea level. These lifts take us past ancient lava flows that have been carved out by glaciation in the last 300,000 years exposing all the layers for us to see. We hike on Restful Ridge for about 2 hours to 2670 meters above sea level where the Ruapehu Crater Lake can be viewed. Then it's off back down through one of the glacial valleys that contain snow until about February, which we can often slide down on - this is so much fun for young and old - a real highlight!
Availability
Departing daily from 17th December 2011 to 20th April 2012 (weather dependent).
Duration
Full Day Trip - briefing is at 9.00am, trip departs 9.30am and returns by 4.00pm.
Ability/Fitness
Reasonable fitness, an ability to walk for 5 hours with rest stops.
Cost 2011/12
$145 Adult
$95 Youth
$290 Family*
*Family includes 2 Adults and up to 3 dependent youth. Youth is 5 - 18 years inclusive.
**Use of credit card will incur a 2% processing fee
Equipment
The following equipment is essential:
- Sturdy tramping boots * (not runners or gumboots)
- Waterproof jacket* and overtrousers*
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Warm hat and gloves
- Lunch and refreshments
* These items can be hired from the Vertical retail store at Whakapapa. All other items are available for purchase.
Bookings
Bookings are essential. (minimum of 2 pax) For further information please call us free on 0508 Ruapehu (782-734) or email info@mtruapehu.com
