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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
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Mt. Ngauruhoe (aka Mt Doom)
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Popular Walks
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
(17 ticks) -
Mt Maunganui
(7 ticks) -
Mt Taranaki
(5 ticks) -
Huka Falls Lookouts
(5 ticks) -
Mt. Ngauruhoe (aka Mt Doom)
(3 ticks)
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Walks in North Island NZ
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Takarunga Mount Victoria Track
Takarunga / Mount Victoria Track is located in the Mount Victoria Reserve in Devonport. It's the tallest volcanic remnant on Auckland's Northshore. This short walk takes you to the summit with 360-degree views and a historic signal house, Fort Victoria and vents disguised as colourful painted mushrooms.
332
m
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30
mins
Tane Mahuta Walkway
This short walk leads you under cooling shade of the forest canopy to the majestic Tāne Mahuta, New Zealand's largest living kauri tree. Tāne Mahuta, also called "God of the Forest", is a giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest. Its age is unknown but is estimated to be between 1,250 and 2,500 years. It is named after Tāne, the Māori god of forests and birds.
6.1
km
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2
hrs
Taranaki Falls Circuit
Walk to spectacular 20m high Taranaki Falls and enjoy excellent mountain views and a range of land forms on a loop track which is part of Te Araroa Trail.
900
m
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45
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Tawhai Falls
The track leads down to a viewing point near the top of Tawhai Falls, where you can watch the river tumble over the edge of an ancient lava flow.
There is then the option to continue down more steps to the river’s edge, where there is a view of the river and a more distant view of the falls. The river is fast-flowing and the rocks on the riverbank can be slippery.
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.
7.3
km
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3
hrs
The Beehive to Cable Car via Te Ahumairangi Hill & Botanic Gardens
From The Beehive & Parliament House make your way to Te Ahumairangi Hill and through the Botanic Gardens to the cable car.
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.
3.2
km
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90
mins
Upper Silica Rapids Track
Experience a range of vegetation types as well as the creamy-white Silica Rapid terraces.
The boardwalks makes walking over swampy ground more comfortable and reduces the impact of foot traffic on delicate vegetation. This is a great place to enjoy mountain views particularly Mt. Ruapehu.
10
km
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3
hrs
Urupukapuka
Urupukapuka is an island criss-crossed with walks. The article covers the main ones.
3.8
km
one-way
90
mins
Whakapapanui Track
Follow Whakapapanui Stream and enjoy the shelter of the forest.
Water-logged clearings are passed as the track follows Whakapapanui Stream. Here, storm damaged beech forest is slowly regenerating. Keep a look out along the river for the endangered whio/blue duck. They are the same colour as the rocks so can be very difficult to spot, but you may hear the male’s whistling call.
