Walking Tracks
If you are pushed for time or would like to experience a few of the shorter tracks around National Park our staff are more than happy to give advice on the most suitable tracks to suit your individual,group or family needs. Most tracks are accessible from Whakapapa Village approximately a ten minute drive from the lodge, there are also tracks accessible from the back of the village leading to Tupapakarua Falls.
Tama Lakes
Time: 5-6 Hours Return
Tama lakes is actually a section of the Tongariro Northen circuit. Starting from Whakapapa village
Tawhai Falls
Time: 20 Minutes Return
Begins 4 km below Whakapapa Visitor Centre on SH 48.The falls, which tumble over the edge of an ancient lava flow, are reached after a short stroll through mountain toatoa and beech forest.
Taranaki Falls
Time: 2 Hours Return
Beginning 100 metres below Whakapapa Visitor centre, this track loops you back to Whakapapa village in around 2 hours.
Whakapapa Nature Walk
Time: 15 Minutes Return
Beginning 250 m above Whakapapa Visitor Centre, this sealed loop track provides wheelchair access for a glimpse of the unique flora of Tongariro National Park. A series of on-site information panels explain the various zones of vegetation in the park.
Other Tracks
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Other TracksThere are a huge number of world class walks, check out the other walks here.
Mounds Walk –20 Minutes One Way |
Flora and Fauna
You will find a large range of native New Zealand birds, lizards, insects and more as well as vegetation that has to cope with the wide spectrum of climatic conditions and temperatures in the region.
