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GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track vs Tongariro Alpine Crossing

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Distance 60 km 19 km
Elevation gain 1,435 m 791 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — Easy
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Regional
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Best time to hike Best from March to March Best from January to March
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track vs Tongariro Alpine Crossing: which should you hike?

At 60 km, GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track is the longer route — roughly 41 km more than Tongariro Alpine Crossing (19 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Tongariro Alpine Crossing is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.