Tongariro National Park Safety
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Dangerous terrain
Winter conditions: in winter, most treks are feasible only in cats and with an ice ax. You should master these aids properly before going on a hike. Rubble fields: when climbing volcanoes (Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu), you will climb rubble fields. Therefore, be extra careful in these sections
Natural disasters
Volcanic eruptions: the whole area is very volcanically active. Hiking trails lead in close proximity to potential eruptions. The last major eruption took place here on August 6, 2012 in the Tongariro volcano massif. You can find out the current state of volcanic activity on the geonet's website, see Interesting links. Avalanches: In winter or after a large snowfall, there is a danger of avalanches. Check the current situation in the avalanche center, see. links
