470 Mounds Walk (GPX)
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Debris avalanches during Ruapehu’s periods of volcanic activity are believed to have formed these mounds thousands of years ago. The top of the track offers good views of the volcanoes and surrounding area.
Lookouts
No Dogs Permitted
No Camping Permitted
Alpine
926m
Maximum Elevation
3m
Total Climb
Getting there:
From Whakapapa Village head back along State Highway 48 (Bruce Road) for 5km and the Mounds car park is on your left and well signposted.
Maps:
Walks in and around Tongariro National Park
Route/Trail notes:
Follow the short walkway up to the Mounds Lookout. There are information boards on the walkway on how the mounds were formed.
Permits/Costs:
None.
Other References/Comments:
Disappointing was the fact that the Information Centre did not have a paper version of the numerous walks available in and around the township and I had to take a photo of a wall map in the Centre to see where I could go. Plan ahead by downloading the ‘walks’ link above.
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