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Mount Tongariro Alpine Crossing takes even the most experienced hiker about seven to nine hours to travel. Constantly rated as the best one-day adventure in New Zealand, the trek is also recognized as one of the top day excursions in the world. The climbs are steep and the weather can be unpredictable at times, but the views along the way are worth every challenging step. When you go on locum assignment in New Zealand, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing should be at the top of your activity list.
To really test your abilities, try climbing to the top of the 6,175-foot Red Crater, the highest point on the 12-mile Crossing. Mount Tongariro in itself isn't actually a mountain or single volcano, but a complex of volcanic craters that have erupted at various times in the past. The absolute best time to hike the trail is in the summertime, when the pleasant climate and cool winds provide the most ideal scenario for an outdoor journey.
So, lace up your tramping boots and hold on to your camera the entire time—you never know when a spectacular vista will surprise you during your trek.