Saqib Ahmad, Qaid Tabligh, Majlis Ansarullah New Zealand
Majlis Ansarullah New Zealand organised a hiking trip to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on 8 February 2025, in which 16 ansar and two khuddam participated. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is located in Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We successfully completed the 20 km-long Tongariro Alpine Crossings.
The journey began on 7 February, after the Jumuah prayer from the Baitul Muqeet Mosque, Auckland. By 9:30 pm, all participants had gathered in Turangi, where accommodation was arranged by a local Māori Ahmadi. The next morning started with Fajr prayer, followed by breakfast to prepare for the challenging trek ahead. Afterwards, all participants headed to Mangatepopo Car Park, the starting point of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The hike commenced at 9:10 am. The participants successfully completed the hike within 5 to 10 hours. After the hike, everyone returned to the accommodation and had dinner, followed by Maghrib and Isha prayers. At about 9:30 am the next morning, the participants began the return journey.