New Zealand, Part 3 Tongariro Alpine Crossing Wednesday, January 3 (Updated January 4) Today we hiked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, 19km, highest point, 1886 meters. Eight hours. I’m exhausted! Here’s all you’re getting: Behold: Mordor! Thursday, January 4 Drove down to Napier in the morning. Recovering today from the hike.