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Popular Walks
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Hooker Valley Track
(20 ticks) -
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
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Milford Track
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Kepler Track
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Routeburn Track (At least to Harris Saddle and back)
(11 ticks)
Popular Walks
-
Hooker Valley Track
(20 ticks) -
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
(16 ticks) -
Milford Track
(14 ticks) -
Kepler Track
(13 ticks) -
Routeburn Track (At least to Harris Saddle and back)
(11 ticks)
Walks in North Island NZ
3.5
km
return
1
hr
Mt Maunganui
A nice casual stroll up a well marked trail to the summit of Mt Maunganui where fantastic coastal views await you.
10
km
return
6
hrs
Mt Ruapehu Crater Climb
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/tongariro-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/mount-ruapehu-crater-climb/
12.6
km
return
8
hrs
Mt Taranaki
Active Stratovolcano located just east of New Plymouth on the North Island of New Zealand. 2nd highest mountain on the north island and was used as the backdrop in the film 'The Last Samurai' due to its similarity to Mt Fuji. You can see it all the way from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on a clear day! It should only be climbed in summer unless you have proper mountaineering experience, even then expect it to be snow/ice capped. An excellent and challenging walk to the summit with a bit of everything - scree/hiking/scrambling/crossing ice plains.
6
km
return
2
hrs
Mt Tauhara
A moderate hike to the summit that offers excellent views of Lake Taupo, Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro. The track is very well marked however it branches off quite frequently, don't panic all tracks lead to the summit so you won't get lost. The summit has great views but the best views are a bit further down the ridge line on a rocky outcrop.
8
km
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6
hrs
Mt. Ngauruhoe (aka Mt Doom)
The volcano where the one ring to rule them all was forged, or more accurately the volcano Mt Doom was modelled off for Lord of the Rings movies. Located just off the track on the Tongariro Crossing is a very intimidating climb to the summit of Mt Ngauruhoe. In recent years climbers have been encouraged not to climb it due to the dangers involved with climbing to the summit.
*On way up make sure to use the solid ground of the ridge line otherwise you will end up sliding down as much as you gain height with each step. This is very important to remember if you are going to try to summit Mt. Ngauruhoe.*
On the way down you will be able to 'scree ski' down which allows you to make it down the mountain very quickly around half an hour where as getting up would've taken around two hours.
3
km
return
1
hr
Okere Falls Track and Ridge Track loop
A walk in the Okere Falls Scenic Reserve following the Kaituna River. The Walk takes you to the Trout Pool, Trout Pool Falls, Tutea Falls, Hinemoa's Steps and Tutea's Cave and Okere Falls.
3.5
km
return
90
mins
Otanewainuku Lookout Track
A walk in the Otanewainuku Forest Reserve to the top of Mt. Otanewainuku where there is a trig station with a tower for views.
1.7
km
return
45
mins
Otanewainuku Rimu Loop Walk
This gently graded walk with some impressively large rimu trees is suitable for walking children - it's not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.
1
km
return
30
mins
Otawa Reservoir Track
Located in the Otawa Scenic Reserve this short walk with multiple small creek crossings leading to a small clearing which houses Boro Dam Te Puke's original water source.
5
km
return
3
hrs
Papamoa Hills Karangaumu Summit Track + Te Rae o Papamoa Track
The walk is located in Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park and offers 360 degree views as well as several maori pa sites.
