Publisher's Synopsis
Updated edition. Complete map of the Tongariro National Park covering great walks and wonderful tramping/hiking trails in the area. Detailed topographic map 1:50.000 & 20 meter contours for hiking and trekking, printed as an atlas book (with overlapping pages).
Tongariro Northern Circuit, Round the Mountain Track (varied volcanic landscapes, alpine vegetation, the active volcano Mount Ruapehu); Tongariro Alpine Crossing (volcanic alpine landscapes of stunning contrasts and breathtaking views: steaming geyser vents/fumaroles, glacial valleys, ancient lava flows, alpine vegetation and brightly-colored crater lakes). Also covers the Ketetahi Track, Mangawhero Falls, Lake Rotokura, the wheelchair-accessible Mangawhero Forest Walk and the Rimu Walk in the Ohakune area. Mangaturuturu Valley, Lake Surprise and Old Blyth tramping tracks. Ohakune Old Coach Road, Lake Rotopounamu, Emerald Lakes, Waitonga Falls Track, Tawhai Falls, Whakapapa Village short walks, Mt Ngauruhoe, Whakapapaiti Valley Track.
The dramatic landscapes of the area were used as a filming location for the land of Mordor of the Middle Earth in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
20 meter contour lines, road network, trails & paths, transportation, food, campsites, shelters, guest houses & hotels.Mercator projection with both UTM and WGS84 coordinate grids.
The map scale of 1:50000 (1 cm = 500 meters) provides a wealth of detail while keeping low the weight of the atlas itself. The large page format of 8.5x11in minimizes page count and along with an overlapping map design allows for comfortable navigation.
The details included in the topographic maps of this atlas were specifically selected to be useful for trekkers, hikers and walkers of all interests, and make it easy to plan and enjoy both short excursions and hikes as well as long multi-day adventures along the main marked routes and/or adjacent trails and paths, which are also shown on the maps.
With this ultralight atlas you will always have a detailed, reliable, information-rich, battery-independent, shatter-proof map for your adventure.
