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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
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Mt Maunganui
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Mt Taranaki
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Huka Falls Lookout Walk
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Mt. Ngauruhoe (aka Mt Doom)
(3 ticks)
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Popular Walks
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
(16 ticks) -
Mt Maunganui
(7 ticks) -
Mt Taranaki
(5 ticks) -
Huka Falls Lookout Walk
(4 ticks) -
Mt. Ngauruhoe (aka Mt Doom)
(3 ticks)
Parent Regions
Walks in North Island NZ
300
m
return
30
mins
Paritutu Rock Summit
A short walk/scramble to the top of Paritutu Rock rewards you with premium coastal views perfect for watching the sunset. Located minutes from downtown New Plymouth.
3.2
km
return
1
hr
Pohaturoa Summit & Lookouts
This walk is in The Redwoods or Whakarewarewa Forest and takes you to the summit of Pohaturoa which is marked by Trig B26Q. It takes you to Lower Whaka and Upper Whaka Lookouts, Trig Lookout and Waipa Lookout. The Whaka Lookouts give views of Rotorua, Lake Rotorua, Whakarewarewa Thermal Area which includes Pohutu Geyser which is said to be the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, Mt Ngongotaha, Mokoia Island and more while the Trig and Waipa Lookouts look south. A bubbling mud pool is also passed on the way up.
Watch out for mountain bikes, horses and dogs as they can share some paths with you. There are a lot of different paths as there are many exclusively mountain bike tracks so try not to stray onto them.
7.5
km
one-way
6
hrs
Te Whara Track, Bream Bay North
Forms Part of the TA thrust Hike 7.5km one way hike Intermediate level takes around 5-6 has to walk great views from the top, can see both sides of the bay . Will need to be dropped off and picked up or have a car at both start and finish.
19.4
km
one-way
7
hrs
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
This is a wonderfully atmospheric walk through an active volcanic area. It is considered as being one of the best day walks in the world. Highlights include, soda springs which is a waterfall, views of Mt. Ngauruhoe which was used in the lord of the rings films as Mount Doom, south crater, red crater (1868) which is the highest point on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing if done with no diversions, emerald lakes, blue lake and Mt. Tongariro.
10
km
return
3
hrs
Urupukapuka
Urupukapuka is an island criss-crossed with walks. The article covers the main ones.
