Discover the recovering vegetation in the blast zone of the last eruption of Tongariro in August 2012 with local volcanologist Dr Harry Keys.
This is the 2nd trip in a series of 3 volcanic based trips. We will hike up the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC) past the site of the Ketetahi hut (now demolished after being “bombed” during the eruption). Then we will walk off-trail down through the blast zone to the site of the landslide that “uncorked” the eruption. The hike will also reveal the recent sequence of lahars (floods on volcanos) that affected the TAC since the eruption and earlier.
This is a difficult hike with long uphill sections. A very good level of fitness is required.
Trip Length: Approx 8 Hours including travel to and from Turangi
Minimum Age: 10 years
Maximum Participants: 20
Meeting Place: Parking lot behind the Mustard Seed Café - 91 Turangi Town Centre @ 8.00am
Transport: Own
Cost: Koha
Postponement date Wed 13th January if the forecast for poor weather (rain and/or gale winds). Other criteria for canceling include volcanic risk levels and Covid alert level increase.
Please note: You will be asked to sign a health and safety waiver after the safety briefing on the day.
Participants are asked to bring the following:
Water & windproof & warm clothing
Packed lunch and water
Tramping boots
Sunglasses / sunscreen / sunhat
Gloves and warm hat
Snacks and drinks
Personal first aid kit
Personal medication
Camera (optional)
Please note: The Trip Leader reserves the right to refuse anyone who is insufficiently equipped.
