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The Best Hiking Trails in Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)

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  • Tama Lakes and Taranaki Falls

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    juic3r
    Distance
    11.60mi
    Elevation +
    1545f
    TrailRank
    74| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTama Lakes and Taranaki Falls Photo ofTama Lakes and Taranaki Falls Photo ofTama Lakes and Taranaki Falls

    Nice walk. You can go up to Tanaraki falls, in a loop (they are actually two tracks, upper and lower), go up to Lower Tama Lake (the most beautiful in my humble opinion) or if you feel like a little extra challenge go up...

    Nice. Took the low falls track and then up to the lower lake. Was about 4hrs return.
    Shtantwan

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing (with detour to climb Mt. Ngauruhoe)

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    javigallostra
    Distance
    14.59mi
    Elevation +
    4783f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (with detour to climb Mt. Ngauruhoe) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (with detour to climb Mt. Ngauruhoe) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (with detour to climb Mt. Ngauruhoe)

    Some waypoints: - Mangatepopo Hut (1.5 km) - Red Crater (10.3 km) - Blue Lake (11.7 km) The climb to Mt. Ngauruhoe is really steep and with lots of loose rock. Like, really steep. And like, lots of really loose rock.

    👏👏👏 bravo!!
    Fernando ferrer

  • Tongariro

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    markind
    Distance
    12.45mi
    Elevation +
    2835f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofTongariro Photo ofTongariro Photo ofTongariro

    da wikipedia Mount Tongariro (/ˈtɒŋɡərɪroʊ/; Māori: [tɔŋaɾiɾɔ]) is a compound volcano in the Taupō Volcanic Zone of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 20 km (12 mi) to the southwest of Lake Taupō, and is the...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    antiviaje.com
    Distance
    13.39mi
    Elevation +
    2713f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

    A very wonderful track with lots of different landscapes. Don’t miss it if you are in New Zealand’s north island! How to get here? We hired a coach from a company called TCS to pickup us in National Park Town, drop us i...

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  • Tongariro Northern Circuit

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    BarbaraDiatchenko
    Distance
    23.80mi
    Elevation +
    4593f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofTongariro Northern Circuit Photo ofTongariro Northern Circuit Photo ofTongariro Northern Circuit

    Plus 1st day hike Whakapapa village to Mangatepo Hut 9.4 km 4 hours. Round trip, issue with saving beginning of the trail.

  • Emerald lakes in Tongariro NP

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    11.47mi
    Elevation +
    2979f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofEmerald lakes in Tongariro NP Photo ofEmerald lakes in Tongariro NP Photo ofEmerald lakes in Tongariro NP

    This is a part of the Tongariro Crossing trail. The trail starts at Mangatepopo parking and continues up the valley. On the right side you have beautiful views of the Ngauruhoe volcano. The trail until the South Crate...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    juic3r
    with BearCrossing
    Distance
    13.36mi
    Elevation +
    2923f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing

    Very nice day-long hike. Very diverse - classic tongariro, barren rocks, volcanic rocks, mountain, lakes, and a very nice forest at the end. I set the tech difficulty to Difficult because it requires a moderate fitness l...

  • Tama Lakes Track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Mariamest
    with Solrak7
    Distance
    13.17mi
    Elevation +
    1617f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofTama Lakes Track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand Photo ofTama Lakes Track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand Photo ofTama Lakes Track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

    Easy and beautiful track to visit the Tama Lakes (upper and lower lake) in Tongariro National Park. It is a good alternative if you don't want to do the harder and famous Alpine Crossing track or the weather in the highe...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer)

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    StephenBrown
    Distance
    14.78mi
    Elevation +
    3136f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer) Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing (Summer)

    *Rated difficult due to the length and lack of opportunities to turn back given the one-way nature of this route. In terms of terrain difficulty, it isn't too strenuous. There are some steep bits (particularly the uphill...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    rrtu
    Distance
    14.37mi
    Elevation +
    4406f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngarahue (almost) summit

    [All description given here is for summer conditions. In winter, it is completely different and of a very high level, check with the park staff] Total walking time: around 9 hours. Total time (including stops): 10.5 hou...

  • New Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    12.54mi
    Elevation +
    2621f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofNew Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofNew Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofNew Zealand: Tongariro Alpine Crossing

    A one-way hike through Tongariro National Park. The track winds through alpine landscape, volcanoes, bush and by blue lakes. Drop of and pickup by coach is essential. Although the walk does not live up to all the hype, i...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing / NZ

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    bl4ckrose
    Distance
    12.92mi
    Elevation +
    2720f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing / NZ Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing / NZ Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing / NZ

    Start early to avoid the crowd (we took the 4.50 am shuttle) Stunning views around the volcano, and amazing coloured lakes. No major difficulties but quite long...but totally worth it !

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Maite man
    Distance
    13.18mi
    Elevation +
    2723f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing

    In short one of the great walks of the world. Start at Mangatepopo Carpark and walk up the valley to the Devils Staircase. Climbing that and a further steeper climb you get extraordinary views of Mt Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu...

  • Tongariro Northern Circuit - NZ

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Simon Forsyth
    Distance
    33.43mi
    Elevation +
    6709f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofTongariro Northern Circuit - NZ Photo ofTongariro Northern Circuit - NZ Photo ofTongariro Northern Circuit - NZ

    This is up there with one of the best hikes I have ever done. 4 days, 3 nights, absolutely stunning scenery and a fantastic experience. I cannot do it justice in describing the days, so have a read through the offici...

  • Tongariro Crossing - Mangatepopo to Ketetahi

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Danny Leeman
    Distance
    12.85mi
    Elevation +
    2762f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofTongariro Crossing - Mangatepopo to Ketetahi Photo ofTongariro Crossing - Mangatepopo to Ketetahi Photo ofTongariro Crossing - Mangatepopo to Ketetahi

    We stayed at the Plateau Lodge campsite which was an ideal start point as the Tongariro Crossing Shuttle picks up and drops off right outside. An additional bonus is that you have complimentary use of their hot tub. Whic...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Mariamest
    with Solrak7
    Distance
    13.83mi
    Elevation +
    2867f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

    Most famous hike in New Zealand! I understand why, it's located in an spectacular volcanic landscape, composed by glacial valleys, lava rivers, colorful lakes, and important volcanoes like Mount Tongariro, Mt Ruapehu and...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro NP, NZ

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    13.01mi
    Elevation +
    2802f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro NP, NZ Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro NP, NZ Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro NP, NZ

    Not difficult for an intermediate hiker. First kms have beautiful views. The Red Crater and the Emerald lakes are amazing. From there to the Ketetahi parking lot (about 10kms) the trail has nothing special, really long a...

  • Tama Lake (lower) and Taranaki Falls loop, Tongariro NP, NZ

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
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    agonort
    Distance
    9.60mi
    Elevation +
    1348f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTama Lake (lower) and Taranaki Falls loop, Tongariro NP, NZ Photo ofTama Lake (lower) and Taranaki Falls loop, Tongariro NP, NZ Photo ofTama Lake (lower) and Taranaki Falls loop, Tongariro NP, NZ

    Beautiful landscape. You can see both sides along the way: Mount Ruapehu and Tongariro Mountain. Easy to follow and very well maintained trail. I made the loop clockwise, you see the best view of the Fall in your way up.

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jose_M_O
    Distance
    12.51mi
    Elevation +
    2556f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

    Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand. Popular trek through Tongariro National Park. Pickup needed either at start or end of the way. No difficulties on the path unless mist or heavy rain (which seems to be quite freque...

  • 2023-01-03 Ruapehu (NZ)

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    ribuck
    Distance
    4.61mi
    Elevation +
    2244f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of2023-01-03 Ruapehu (NZ) Photo of2023-01-03 Ruapehu (NZ) Photo of2023-01-03 Ruapehu (NZ)

    An excellent day out with the family, starting with a ride on the new SkyWaka cable car. There were a few patches of snow on the way up, one of which was quite awkward to climb. After viewing the crater lake, the sun had...

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    eoc
    with manuelruizapatero César Argilés
    Distance
    12.80mi
    Elevation +
    2635f
    TrailRank
    99| Rating 4.93
    Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing Photo ofTongariro Alpine Crossing

    Expect the unexpected. (Carteles en las carreteras neozelandesas). El Tongariro Alpine Crossing es considerada como la mejor excursión de un día en Nueva Zelanda. Dificilmente podríamos no estar de acuerdo despues de...

    All good
    XaviBtll
    El mal temps que ens ha fet m’impedeix fer una bona valoració.
    xita.vilarmau
    COn entrenamiento previo no es dificil excepto por la longitud, que no por el desnivel
    Nacho Gonzalez

  • Tongariro - Taupo

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    near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)
    Author
    iaandueza
    Distance
    58.33mi
    Elevation +
    3855f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofTongariro - Taupo Photo ofTongariro - Taupo Photo ofTongariro - Taupo

    This is a really touristic trail. 19.4 km of a not highly demanding hike that you can do in 6 hours. Be sure to bring good shoes and enough clothes. The weather can change dramatically. - Don’t do it with bad weather -...

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